Vick, Harold (03 April 1936–13 November 1987), jazz and soul tenor saxophonist, was born Harold Edward Vick in Rocky Mount, North Carolina. His mother’s given name was Alice; other details of his parents are unknown. Vick took piano lessons at age eight for a few months but without serious interest. He began clarinet lessons at age twelve, and the following year he was given a good instrument by his uncle, the renowned jazz clarinetist and tenor saxophonist ...
