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Pete Christlieb - Saxophonist
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Pete Christlieb

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Pete Christlieb is an American jazz tenor saxophonist born in 1945, recognized for his robust tone and mainstream jazz improvisations. He is most widely known for his two-decade tenure as a featured musician in Doc Severinsen's NBC Tonight Show Band. Beyond his television work, Christlieb contributed to numerous studio recordings, most notably performing the featured tenor saxophone solo on Steely Dan's 1977 jazz-rock track "Deacon Blues." He has also led his own ensembles, such as the Pete Christlieb Eleven.

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How good is Pete Christlieb?
Pete Christlieb scores 7.10/10 (Good) on Lunoo, making it a well-rated option in the Saxophonist category. Excellent studio and big-band tenor, famous Steely Dan solo; leader reputation modest.
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