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Hal McKusick
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Hal McKusick (June 1, 1924 – April 11, 2012) was an American jazz saxophonist, flautist and clarinetist. McKusick was born in Medford, Mass… read moreHal McKusick (June 1, 1924 – April 11, 2012) was an American jazz saxophonist, flautist and clarinetist. McKusick was born in Medford, Massachusetts. He worked with Boyd Raeburn from 1944 to 1945 and Claude Thornhill from 1948 to 1949. I… read moreHal McKusick (June 1, 1924 – April 11, 2012) was an American jazz saxophonist, flautist and clarinetist. McKusick was born in Medford, Massachusetts. He worked with Boyd Raeburn from 1944 to 1945 and Claude Thornhill from 1948 to 1949. In the early 1950s he worked with Terry Gibbs and Don Elliott… read more -
The Warne Marsh Quartet
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There were at least three different sets of personnel releasing albums as The Warne Marsh Quartet. View wikiThere were at least three different sets of personnel releasing albums as The Warne Marsh Quartet. View wikiThere were at least three different sets of personnel releasing albums as The Warne Marsh Quartet. View wiki -
Harry Edison
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Harry "Sweets" Edison (October 10, 1915 – July 27, 1999) was an American jazz trumpeter and member of the Count Basie Orchestra. … read moreHarry "Sweets" Edison (October 10, 1915 – July 27, 1999) was an American jazz trumpeter and member of the Count Basie Orchestra. Born in Columbus, Ohio, Edison spent his early childhood in Louisville, Kentucky, where he was int… read moreHarry "Sweets" Edison (October 10, 1915 – July 27, 1999) was an American jazz trumpeter and member of the Count Basie Orchestra. Born in Columbus, Ohio, Edison spent his early childhood in Louisville, Kentucky, where he was introduced to music by an uncle. After moving back to Columbus … read more -
Brent Jensen
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BRENT JENSEN is the Director of Jazz Studies and Woodwinds at the College of Southern Idaho in Twin Falls. He is the artistic director for … read moreBRENT JENSEN is the Director of Jazz Studies and Woodwinds at the College of Southern Idaho in Twin Falls. He is the artistic director for the CSI Jazz Summit and the Jazz Saturdays workshop series. Brent has performed with a variety of… read moreBRENT JENSEN is the Director of Jazz Studies and Woodwinds at the College of Southern Idaho in Twin Falls. He is the artistic director for the CSI Jazz Summit and the Jazz Saturdays workshop series. Brent has performed with a variety of jazz artists including Gene Harris, Bobby Shew, John Stowel… read more -
Paul Gonsalves
21,064 listeners
Paul Gonsalves (July 12, 1920, Brockton, Massachusetts - May 15, 1974, London, England), an American jazz tenor saxophonist, was considered… read morePaul Gonsalves (July 12, 1920, Brockton, Massachusetts - May 15, 1974, London, England), an American jazz tenor saxophonist, was considered one of the best and most tasteful players on his instrument. But no review of his musicianship is… read morePaul Gonsalves (July 12, 1920, Brockton, Massachusetts - May 15, 1974, London, England), an American jazz tenor saxophonist, was considered one of the best and most tasteful players on his instrument. But no review of his musicianship is ever left untouched by the performance that made his name i… read more -
George Wallington
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George Wallington (born Giacinto Figlia, October 27, 1924, Palermo, Sicily - Cape Coral, Miami, February 15, 1993) was a highly regarded Am… read moreGeorge Wallington (born Giacinto Figlia, October 27, 1924, Palermo, Sicily - Cape Coral, Miami, February 15, 1993) was a highly regarded American bop pianist and composer. From 1943 to 1953 he played with Dizzy Gillespie, Joe Marsala, Ch… read moreGeorge Wallington (born Giacinto Figlia, October 27, 1924, Palermo, Sicily - Cape Coral, Miami, February 15, 1993) was a highly regarded American bop pianist and composer. From 1943 to 1953 he played with Dizzy Gillespie, Joe Marsala, Charlie Parker, Serge Chaloff, Allan Eager, Kai Winding, Terry… read more -
Freddie Redd
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Freddie Redd (born May 29, 1928, in New York City) is an American hard-bop pianist and composer. After a period in the Army (1946–49), he w… read moreFreddie Redd (born May 29, 1928, in New York City) is an American hard-bop pianist and composer. After a period in the Army (1946–49), he worked with drummer Johnny Mills, and then in New York played with Tiny Grimes, Cootie Williams, Os… read moreFreddie Redd (born May 29, 1928, in New York City) is an American hard-bop pianist and composer. After a period in the Army (1946–49), he worked with drummer Johnny Mills, and then in New York played with Tiny Grimes, Cootie Williams, Oscar Pettiford and the Jive Bombers. Redd toured Sweden in 19… read more -
Wardell Gray
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Wardell Gray (February 13, 1921 – May 25, 1955) was an American swing and bebop jazz tenor saxophonist. Wardell Gray was born in Oklahoma C… read moreWardell Gray (February 13, 1921 – May 25, 1955) was an American swing and bebop jazz tenor saxophonist. Wardell Gray was born in Oklahoma City, the youngest of four children. His early childhood years were spent in Oklahoma, before movin… read moreWardell Gray (February 13, 1921 – May 25, 1955) was an American swing and bebop jazz tenor saxophonist. Wardell Gray was born in Oklahoma City, the youngest of four children. His early childhood years were spent in Oklahoma, before moving with his family to Detroit, Michigan in 1929. In early 193… read more -
Flip Phillips
7,549 listeners
Flip Phillips (March 26, 1915 – August 17, 2001) was an American jazz tenor saxophone and clarinet player. He is best remembered for his wo… read moreFlip Phillips (March 26, 1915 – August 17, 2001) was an American jazz tenor saxophone and clarinet player. He is best remembered for his work with Jazz at the Philharmonic from 1946 to 1957. Born Joseph Edward Filipelli in Brooklyn, New … read moreFlip Phillips (March 26, 1915 – August 17, 2001) was an American jazz tenor saxophone and clarinet player. He is best remembered for his work with Jazz at the Philharmonic from 1946 to 1957. Born Joseph Edward Filipelli in Brooklyn, New York, United States, over a long career, he played on many a… read more -
Ricky Ford
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Ricky Ford (born March 4, 1954) is an American jazz tenor saxophonist. Ford was born in Boston and studied at the New England Conservatory.… read moreRicky Ford (born March 4, 1954) is an American jazz tenor saxophonist. Ford was born in Boston and studied at the New England Conservatory. In 1974 he recorded with Gunther Schuller and then played in the Duke Ellington Orchestra under M… read moreRicky Ford (born March 4, 1954) is an American jazz tenor saxophonist. Ford was born in Boston and studied at the New England Conservatory. In 1974 he recorded with Gunther Schuller and then played in the Duke Ellington Orchestra under Mercer Ellington from 1974 to 1976. After this he played with… read more