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Karl Denson
A legendary funk and jazz saxophonist whose music has shaped icons from The Rolling Stones to Lenny Kravitz, Karl Denson brings his soulful sound to life on screen as a member of the fictional band Sexual Chocolate in *Coming to America* and its sequel.
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In short · Acting since 1988, 4 decades active.
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Karl Denson is a film and television appearance by American funk and jazz musician Karl Denson, who plays the saxophone and flute. He appears in the 1988 film *Coming to America* and its 2021 sequel *Coming 2 America*, portraying a member of the fictional band Sexual Chocolate. Outside of acting, Denson is known for his work as a musician, having performed with The Rolling Stones, Lenny Kravitz, and co-founded The Greyboy Allstars. He also leads his own group, Karl Denson's Tiny Universe, and has collaborated with artists such as Jack DeJohnette, Dave Holland, and Jon Foreman of Switchfoot.
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- The Rolling Stones: Havana MoonSelf - saxophone · 2016
- Coals to Newcastle: The New Mastersounds, from Leeds to New OrleansSelf · 2010
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