Bey, Faruq Z. b. February 4, 1942 d. June 1, 2012 Musician. Born Jesse Davis, he was a saxophonist, best known for his work with Griot Galaxy, which played intense free style jazz with distinctive compositions. He originally formed Griot Galaxy in 1972 and recorded their first album "Vibes from the Tribe" in 1976. In the 1980s, Bey's Griot Galaxy most popular line-up included saxophonists David McMurray, Anthony Holland, bassist Jaribu Shahid and drummer Tani Tabbal. They played jazz festivals, toured Europe, plus had success with albums such...[Read More] (Bio by: John "J-Cat" Griffith) Knollwood Memorial Park Cemetery, Canton, Wayne County, Michigan, USA
b. February 4, 1942 d. June 1, 2012