Earl Bostic and His Orchestra Top Songs Greatest Hits and Chart Singles Discography

Eugene Earl Bostic (April 25, 1913 – October 28, 1965) was an American alto saxophonist. Bostic's recording career was diverse, his musical output encompassing jazz, swing, jump blues and the post-war American rhythm and blues style, which he pioneered. He had a number of popular hits such as "Flamingo", "Harlem Nocturne", "Temptation", "Sleep", "Special Delivery Stomp", and "Where or When", which featured his characteristic growl on the horn. He was a major influence on John Coltrane. == Career == Bostic... [more on Wikipedia]

Earl Bostic and His Orchestra began charting in 1948 with Temptation.On US RnB the artist achieved 3 Top‑10s, 1 of which hit number‑one.