One of the most gigging and highly recorded performing artist in the United States was recently inducted into his home states musical hall of fame in 2011. He has been performing in well known Funk and pop music groups since the 1960’s and is still an active performer and studio musician today. His name can be found on a large number of popular rock recordings in addition to his funk recordings. One rock song in 1997 was even named after him in tribute. This recording also featured Flea from the Red Hot Chili Peppers on bass.

Who is this months saxophone player, and what was the name of the song from album released in 1997?