Melvin Sparks, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Melvin Sparks

American soul jazz, hard bop and jazz blues guitarist

Date of Birth: 22-Mar-1946

Place of Birth: Houston, Texas, United States

Date of Death: 15-Mar-2011

Profession: jazz guitarist, jazz musician

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Aries

Melvin Sparks (March 22, 1946 – March 15, 2011) was an American soul jazz, hard bop and jazz blues guitarist.
He recorded a number of albums for Prestige Records, later recording for Savant Records.
He appeared on several recordings with musicians including Lou Donaldson, Sonny Stitt, Leon Spencer and Johnny Hammond Smith.