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Phil Woods was an American alto saxophonist and clarinetist, a multiple Grammy winner and 2007 NEA Jazz Master linked to bebop lineage.
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What instrument was Phil Woods known for?
Phil Woods was best known as an alto saxophonist, though he also played clarinet. He was strongly linked to the bebop lineage after Charlie Parker.
Is Phil Woods the saxophonist on Billy Joel's "Just the Way You Are"?
Yes, Phil Woods played the alto saxophone solo on Billy Joel's "Just the Way You Are" from The Stranger. The song became a major 1977 hit and exposed Woods to many listeners outside jazz.
What major awards did Phil Woods win?
Phil Woods won multiple Grammy Awards and was named an NEA Jazz Master in 2007. Those honors reflect both his small-group jazz work and his wider visibility as a session player.
Did Phil Woods play with Steely Dan?
Yes, Woods played the alto sax solo on "Doctor Wu" from Steely Dan's 1975 album Katy Lied. That track is one reason rock and jazz listeners both recognize his sound.
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