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Popular As | Russell Procope |
Occupation | Saxophonist |
Age | 112 years old |
Zodiac Sign | Leo |
Born | August 11, 1908 (New York City, NY) |
Birthday | August 11 |
Town/City | New York City, NY |
Nationality | NY |
Russell Procope’s zodiac sign is Leo. According to astrologers, people born under the sign of Leo are natural born leaders. They are dramatic, creative, self-confident, dominant and extremely difficult to resist, able to achieve anything they want to in any area of life they commit to. There is a specific strength to a Leo and their "king of the jungle" status. Leo often has many friends for they are generous and loyal. Self-confident and attractive, this is a Sun sign capable of uniting different groups of people and leading them as one towards a shared cause, and their healthy sense of humor makes collaboration with other people even easier.
Russell Procope was born in the Year of the Monkey. Those born under the Chinese Zodiac sign of the Monkey thrive on having fun. They’re energetic, upbeat, and good at listening but lack self-control. They like being active and stimulated and enjoy pleasing self before pleasing others. They’re heart-breakers, not good at long-term relationships, morals are weak. Compatible with Rat or Dragon.
Alto saxophonist and clarinet player who is known for his many years performing in Duke Ellington's orchestra.
His first professional gig was with Billy Freeman's orchestra. He went on to record with Jelly Roll Morton and an array of other celebrated musicians.
He served in the Armed Forces from 1942 until the conclusion of World War II.
He was born in New York City and raised in San Juan Hill in Manhattan.
Procope attended the same school as Benny Carter and performed in his orchestra.