Zach Zachery


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Leon Zach Zachery, alto saxophonist & flautist, member of Philadelphia International Records' house band, MFSB. Born 1914; died 25 February 2009, aged 85. Uncle of Crystal Waters.

Zachery was a part of the Gamble-Huff organization for over 30 years. In addition to performing, he was a composer, arranger and teacher, and played lead alto saxophone with jazz luminaries such as Ella Fitzgerald, Lionel Hampton and the Mercer Ellington Orchestra.

APPEARANCES +


Lionel Hampton Orchestra*
The Mess Is Here Revisited
2022, CD, ,
Big Band/Swing/Bop
Various
Golden Gate Groove (The Sound Of Philadelphia Live in San Francisco 1973)
2021, 2x Vinyl,
Soul
Various
Love Train: The Sound Of Philadelphia
2008, 4x CD, Box Set Longbox, ,
Rhythm & Blues/Soul/Disco
Various
Mutha Funkin Sonofa Bitch (The Truth Behind The Philly Legend)
2006, Vinyl, ,
Soul/Funk
Streetlife Originals
Sidewalk Stories
1999, CD, ,
Downtempo/Future Jazz/Deep House
First Choice
Greatest Hits
1998
Various
The Philly Sound: Kenny Gamble, Leon Huff & The Story Of Brotherly Love (1966-1976)
1997, ,
Soul/Disco
The Three Degrees
The Best Of The Three Degrees : When Will I See You Again
1996, ,
Rhythm & Blues
The Intruders
Cowboys To Girls (The Best Of The Intruders)
1995, ,
Soul/Disco
Veronica Underwood
Veronica Underwood
1985
Jean Wells
Number One
1981, Vinyl, ,
Disco
Harold Melvin And The Blue Notes
All Things Happen In Time
1981, Vinyl Pinckneyville Pressing, ,
Soul/Disco/Ballad
Leon Huff
Here To Create Music
1980, ,
Fusion/Jazz-Funk
Harold Melvin And The Blue Notes Featuring Sharon Paige
The Blue Album
1980, Vinyl, ,
Soul/Disco
Barbara Mason
I Am Your Woman, She Is Your Wife
1978
Unknown Artist
April Orchestra Vol. 19 Présente MFSB
1977, LP, Comp, CBS
First Choice
Delusions
1977, Vinyl Pitman Pressing, ,
Soul/Disco
People's Choice
Boogie Down U.S.A.
1975, ,
Soul/Funk/Disco
First Choice
The Player
1974, Vinyl BW - Bestway Pressing, ,
Soul/Funk/Disco
The Persuaders
Best Thing That Ever Happened To Me
1974, Vinyl PR - Presswell Press, ,
Soul
Barbara Mason
Lady Love
1973, ,
Soul/Disco
First Choice
Armed And Extremely Dangerous
1973, Vinyl, ,
Soul/Disco
The Continental IV*
Dream World
1972, Vinyl, ,
Soul
Ruby And The Party Gang
Hey Ruby (Shut Your Mouth) / Ruby's House Party
1971
The Ambassadors
Soul Summit
1969, Vinyl, ,
Soul
Lionel Hampton
Lionel Hampton
1962, Vinyl, ,
Big Band
Lionel Hampton
Golden Vibes
1959, Vinyl, ,
Easy Listening
People's Choice
Boogie Down U.S.A.
1975, Vinyl, ,
Soul/Funk/Disco