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American R&B saxophonist (tenor) player, most famous for playing in the bands of Dave Bartholomew and Fats Domino. The partnership also resulted in Mr. Hardesty moving to Las Vegas in the 1970s as Fats Domino booked so many gigs there. He has also collaborated with Frank Sinatra, Tony Bennett, Duke Ellington, Tom Waits and Dr. John, and he toured with the Count Basie Orchestra.
Born : March 3, 1925 in New Orleans, Louisiana, USA.
Died: December 3, 2016 in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA.