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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 -
Leo Parker
9,016 listeners
Leo Parker (April 18, 1925, Washington, D.C. - February 11, 1962, New York City) was an American jazz baritone saxophonist. He was known i… read moreLeo Parker (April 18, 1925, Washington, D.C. - February 11, 1962, New York City) was an American jazz baritone saxophonist. He was known in jazz circles by his nickname "the Lad." Parker studied alto saxophone in high school, … read moreLeo Parker (April 18, 1925, Washington, D.C. - February 11, 1962, New York City) was an American jazz baritone saxophonist. He was known in jazz circles by his nickname "the Lad." Parker studied alto saxophone in high school, and played this instrument on a recording with Coleman Hawki… read more -
Don Wilkerson
10,516 listeners
Don Wilkerson (Moreauville, LA 1932 – Houston TX 18 July 1986) was an American soul jazz / R&B tenor saxophonist. Known for his Blue No… read moreDon Wilkerson (Moreauville, LA 1932 – Houston TX 18 July 1986) was an American soul jazz / R&B tenor saxophonist. Known for his Blue Note Records recordings in the 1960s as bandleader with guitarist Grant Green. Prior to signing wit… read moreDon Wilkerson (Moreauville, LA 1932 – Houston TX 18 July 1986) was an American soul jazz / R&B tenor saxophonist. Known for his Blue Note Records recordings in the 1960s as bandleader with guitarist Grant Green. Prior to signing with the Blue Note, he worked frequently with Cannonball Adderl… read more -
Johnny Coles
5,445 listeners
Johnny Coles (July 3, 1926, Trenton, New Jersey - December 21, 1997, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) was an American jazz trumpeter. Coles spen… read moreJohnny Coles (July 3, 1926, Trenton, New Jersey - December 21, 1997, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) was an American jazz trumpeter. Coles spent his early career playing with rhythm & blues groups, including those of Eddie Vinson (1948–1… read moreJohnny Coles (July 3, 1926, Trenton, New Jersey - December 21, 1997, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) was an American jazz trumpeter. Coles spent his early career playing with rhythm & blues groups, including those of Eddie Vinson (1948–1951), Bull Moose Jackson (1952), and Earl Bostic (1955–1956)… read more -
Howard McGhee
14,305 listeners
Howard McGhee (b March 6, 1918 Tulsa, OK - d July 17, 1987 New York City) was one of the very first bebop jazz trumpeters, together with Dizzy Gillespie, Fats Navarro and Idrees Sulieman. He was known for lightning-fast fingers and very … read moreHoward McGhee (b March 6, 1918 Tulsa, OK - d July 17, 1987 New York City) was one of the very first bebop jazz trumpeters, together with Dizzy Gillespie, Fats Navarro and Idrees Sulieman. He was known for lightning-fast fingers and very high notes. What is generally not known is the influence tha… read more -
J.R. Monterose
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J. R. Monterose (Frank Anthony Peter Vincent Monterose, Jr., Detroit, Michigan, January 19, 1927 – September 16, 1993), , was an American j… read moreJ. R. Monterose (Frank Anthony Peter Vincent Monterose, Jr., Detroit, Michigan, January 19, 1927 – September 16, 1993), , was an American jazz tenor (and occasional soprano) saxophonist. J.R. or JR (derived from Jr.) Monterose grew up in… read moreJ. R. Monterose (Frank Anthony Peter Vincent Monterose, Jr., Detroit, Michigan, January 19, 1927 – September 16, 1993), , was an American jazz tenor (and occasional soprano) saxophonist. J.R. or JR (derived from Jr.) Monterose grew up in Utica, New York, where his family moved a few months after … read more -
Curtis Amy
3,620 listeners
Curtis Amy (October 11, 1929 – June 5, 2002) was an American West Coast jazz musician known for his work on tenor saxophone. He also explor… read moreCurtis Amy (October 11, 1929 – June 5, 2002) was an American West Coast jazz musician known for his work on tenor saxophone. He also explored many mediums, including soul jazz and hard bop. Amy was born in Houston, Texas. He learned how … read moreCurtis Amy (October 11, 1929 – June 5, 2002) was an American West Coast jazz musician known for his work on tenor saxophone. He also explored many mediums, including soul jazz and hard bop. Amy was born in Houston, Texas. He learned how to play clarinet before joining the Army, and during his tim… read more -
Harold Vick
5,267 listeners
Harold Vick (3 April 1936 – 13 November 1987) was an American hard bop and soul jazz saxophonist and flautist born in Rocky Mount, North Ca… read moreHarold Vick (3 April 1936 – 13 November 1987) was an American hard bop and soul jazz saxophonist and flautist born in Rocky Mount, North Carolina, probably better known for his work with musicians like Grant Green, Jack McDuff, Jimmy McG… read moreHarold Vick (3 April 1936 – 13 November 1987) was an American hard bop and soul jazz saxophonist and flautist born in Rocky Mount, North Carolina, probably better known for his work with musicians like Grant Green, Jack McDuff, Jimmy McGriff and Shirley Scott, among a host of others. Discography:… read more -
Bennie Green
10,610 listeners
Bennie Green (16 April 1923–23 March 1977) was an American jazz trombonist born in Chicago, Illinois, perhaps best known for his many recor… read moreBennie Green (16 April 1923–23 March 1977) was an American jazz trombonist born in Chicago, Illinois, perhaps best known for his many recordings as leader through the 1950s and 1960s. Equally noteworthy would be his earlier collaboration… read moreBennie Green (16 April 1923–23 March 1977) was an American jazz trombonist born in Chicago, Illinois, perhaps best known for his many recordings as leader through the 1950s and 1960s. Equally noteworthy would be his earlier collaborations with Charlie Ventura and Earl Hines. View wiki -
Art Taylor
10,949 listeners
Arthur S. Taylor, Jr. (6 April 1929–6 February 1995) was an American jazz drummer of the hard bop school. After playing in the bands of How… read moreArthur S. Taylor, Jr. (6 April 1929–6 February 1995) was an American jazz drummer of the hard bop school. After playing in the bands of Howard McGhee, Coleman Hawkins, Buddy DeFranco, Bud Powell, and George Wallington from 1948 to 1957, … read moreArthur S. Taylor, Jr. (6 April 1929–6 February 1995) was an American jazz drummer of the hard bop school. After playing in the bands of Howard McGhee, Coleman Hawkins, Buddy DeFranco, Bud Powell, and George Wallington from 1948 to 1957, he formed his own group, the Wailers. Between 1957 and 1963 … read more