American saxophonist
Phil Woods was born on November 2, 1931, in Massachusetts and passed away on September 29, 2015, in Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania . He was known for his work as a composer, bandleader, and saxophonist. Woods was educated at the Juilliard School and the Manhattan School of Music . He used the pseudonym Fudd Gumjaw during his career .
Woods' music encompassed genres such as jazz and vocal music . He received the Grammy Award for Best Jazz Instrumental Album .
American saxophonist