Joe Farrell

Saxophonist

Birthday December 16, 1937

Birth Sign Sagittarius

Birthplace Chicago Heights, IL

DEATH DATE Jan 10, 1986 (48)

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About

Saxophonist and flautist who is known for his solo records on CTI and as a member of Chick Corea's group Return to Forever.

Before Fame

He played with The Thad Jones / Mel Lewis Orchestra in the 1960s.

Trivia

He released two albums with Fuse One in the early 1980s.

Family Life

He was born in Chicago Heights in Illinois.

Associated With

His daughter filed a lawsuit against Kanye West for sampling Farrell's 1974 track "Upon This Rock" without permission.