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David "Fathead" Newman
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Stanley Turrentine & The Three Sounds
15,634 listeners
The Three Sounds consisted of pianist Gene Harris, bassist Andy Simpkins, and drummer Bill Dowdy. They collaborated with tenor saxophonist … read moreThe Three Sounds consisted of pianist Gene Harris, bassist Andy Simpkins, and drummer Bill Dowdy. They collaborated with tenor saxophonist Stanley Turrentine in 1960 on the what were known as the "Blue Hour" sessions. View wikiThe Three Sounds consisted of pianist Gene Harris, bassist Andy Simpkins, and drummer Bill Dowdy. They collaborated with tenor saxophonist Stanley Turrentine in 1960 on the what were known as the "Blue Hour" sessions. View wiki
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Pepper Adams
25,536 listeners
(1) Pepper Adams (Born Pepper Park Adams III on October 8, 1930 in Highland Park, Michigan - Died on September 10, 1986 in Brooklyn, New Yo… read more(1) Pepper Adams (Born Pepper Park Adams III on October 8, 1930 in Highland Park, Michigan - Died on September 10, 1986 in Brooklyn, New York) was one of hard bop's most significant baritone saxophonists. His dark, hearty tone on th… read more(1) Pepper Adams (Born Pepper Park Adams III on October 8, 1930 in Highland Park, Michigan - Died on September 10, 1986 in Brooklyn, New York) was one of hard bop's most significant baritone saxophonists. His dark, hearty tone on the horn and driving rhythmic sense provided the antithesis to… read more
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Arnett Cobb
10,895 listeners
Arnett Cobb (10 August 1918–24 March 1989) was an American jazz tenor saxophonist. Cobb was born Arnette Cleophus Cobbs in Houston, Texas. … read moreArnett Cobb (10 August 1918–24 March 1989) was an American jazz tenor saxophonist. Cobb was born Arnette Cleophus Cobbs in Houston, Texas. His musical career began with the local bands of Chester Boone, from 1934 to 1936, and Milt Larkin… read moreArnett Cobb (10 August 1918–24 March 1989) was an American jazz tenor saxophonist. Cobb was born Arnette Cleophus Cobbs in Houston, Texas. His musical career began with the local bands of Chester Boone, from 1934 to 1936, and Milt Larkin, from 1936 to 1942 (which included a period on the West Coa… read more
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Teddy Edwards
10,629 listeners
Theodore Marcus "Teddy" Edwards (April 26, 1924 – April 20, 2003) was an American jazz tenor saxophonist based on the West Coast … read moreTheodore Marcus "Teddy" Edwards (April 26, 1924 – April 20, 2003) was an American jazz tenor saxophonist based on the West Coast of the US. Edwards was born in Jackson, Mississippi. He learned to play at a very early age, first… read moreTheodore Marcus "Teddy" Edwards (April 26, 1924 – April 20, 2003) was an American jazz tenor saxophonist based on the West Coast of the US. Edwards was born in Jackson, Mississippi. He learned to play at a very early age, first on alto saxophone and then clarinet. Edwards' first pr… read more
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Don Wilkerson
11,138 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
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The Jazztet
1,369 listeners
The Jazztet was an American jazz group. During its three years of existence (1959 - 1962), The Jazztet–along with Art Blakey's J… read moreThe Jazztet was an American jazz group. During its three years of existence (1959 - 1962), The Jazztet–along with Art Blakey's Jazz Messengers and Horace Silver's quintet–was the definitive hard bop combo. Benny Gol… read moreThe Jazztet was an American jazz group. During its three years of existence (1959 - 1962), The Jazztet–along with Art Blakey's Jazz Messengers and Horace Silver's quintet–was the definitive hard bop combo. Benny Golson's compositions and arrangements gave the sextet a p… read more
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Johnny Coles
5,852 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
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Jerome Richardson
3,411 listeners
Jerome Richardson (November 15, 1920 – June 23, 2000) was an American jazz musician, tenor saxophonist, and flute player, who also played alto sax, baritone sax, clarinet and piccolo. He played with Charles Mingus, Lionel Hampton, the Th… read moreJerome Richardson (November 15, 1920 – June 23, 2000) was an American jazz musician, tenor saxophonist, and flute player, who also played alto sax, baritone sax, clarinet and piccolo. He played with Charles Mingus, Lionel Hampton, the Thad Jones/Mel Lewis Big Band, and later with Earl Hines'… read more
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Tubby Hayes
5,213 listeners
Edward Brian "Tubby" Hayes (30th January 1935–8th June 1973) was a British jazz multi-instrumentalist, best known for his tenor s… read moreEdward Brian "Tubby" Hayes (30th January 1935–8th June 1973) was a British jazz multi-instrumentalist, best known for his tenor saxophone playing in groups with Ronnie Scott and with trumpeter Jimmy Deuchar. Hayes was born and … read moreEdward Brian "Tubby" Hayes (30th January 1935–8th June 1973) was a British jazz multi-instrumentalist, best known for his tenor saxophone playing in groups with Ronnie Scott and with trumpeter Jimmy Deuchar. Hayes was born and brought up in Raynes Park, London. His father was a BBC stud… read more