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The Bill Barron Sextet
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Bill Barron
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Bill Barron (1927–1989) was a tenor saxophonist (doubling on soprano) who never received much recognition. He spent his formative years and… read moreBill Barron (1927–1989) was a tenor saxophonist (doubling on soprano) who never received much recognition. He spent his formative years and beyond in Philadelphia, not moving to New York until 1958. Barron first came to the jazz world&#x… read moreBill Barron (1927–1989) was a tenor saxophonist (doubling on soprano) who never received much recognition. He spent his formative years and beyond in Philadelphia, not moving to New York until 1958. Barron first came to the jazz world's attention through his participation on a Cecil Taylor d… read more
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Jackie McLean Quintet
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Jackie McLean Quintet was a jazz ensemble led by American jazz saxophonist Jackie McLean and featuring Carl Allen, Hotep Idris Galeta, Nat… read moreJackie McLean Quintet was a jazz ensemble led by American jazz saxophonist Jackie McLean and featuring Carl Allen, Hotep Idris Galeta, Nat Reeves, Rene McLean. View wikiJackie McLean Quintet was a jazz ensemble led by American jazz saxophonist Jackie McLean and featuring Carl Allen, Hotep Idris Galeta, Nat Reeves, Rene McLean. View wiki
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The Art Farmer Quartet
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Tubby Hayes
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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
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Ted Curson
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Theodore "Ted" Curson (June 3, 1935 – November 4, 2012) was a jazz trumpeter. He is perhaps best known for recording and performi… read moreTheodore "Ted" Curson (June 3, 1935 – November 4, 2012) was a jazz trumpeter. He is perhaps best known for recording and performing with Charles Mingus. Curson was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He became interested in pla… read moreTheodore "Ted" Curson (June 3, 1935 – November 4, 2012) was a jazz trumpeter. He is perhaps best known for recording and performing with Charles Mingus. Curson was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He became interested in playing trumpet after watching a newspaper salesman play a silv… read more
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Frank Wess
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Frank Wess (born January 4, 1922 in Kansas City – October 30, 2013) is an American jazz musician, who has played saxophone (both alto and t… read moreFrank Wess (born January 4, 1922 in Kansas City – October 30, 2013) is an American jazz musician, who has played saxophone (both alto and tenor) and flute. He began with classical music and played in Oklahoma. He later switched to jazz o… read moreFrank Wess (born January 4, 1922 in Kansas City – October 30, 2013) is an American jazz musician, who has played saxophone (both alto and tenor) and flute. He began with classical music and played in Oklahoma. He later switched to jazz on moving to Washington, D. C. and by nineteen was working in… read more
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Doug Watkins
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Douglas Watkins (1934 – 1962) was an American hard bop bassist from Detroit. An original member of the Jazz Messengers, he later played in … read moreDouglas Watkins (1934 – 1962) was an American hard bop bassist from Detroit. An original member of the Jazz Messengers, he later played in Horace Silver's and freelanced with Gene Ammons, Kenny Burrell, Donald Byrd, Art Farmer, Jack… read moreDouglas Watkins (1934 – 1962) was an American hard bop bassist from Detroit. An original member of the Jazz Messengers, he later played in Horace Silver's and freelanced with Gene Ammons, Kenny Burrell, Donald Byrd, Art Farmer, Jackie McLean, Hank Mobley, Lee Morgan, Sonny Rollins, and Phil … read more
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George Russell Sextet
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Composer/pianist George Russell gathered together a very versatile group of talents (trumpeter Don Ellis, trombonist Dave Baker, Eric Dolph… read moreComposer/pianist George Russell gathered together a very versatile group of talents (trumpeter Don Ellis, trombonist Dave Baker, Eric Dolphy on alto and bass clarinet, bassist Steve Swallow, drummer Joe Hunt, tenor saxophonist Dave Young… read moreComposer/pianist George Russell gathered together a very versatile group of talents (trumpeter Don Ellis, trombonist Dave Baker, Eric Dolphy on alto and bass clarinet, bassist Steve Swallow, drummer Joe Hunt, tenor saxophonist Dave Young, …). The music is post-bop and although using ideas f… read more
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Curtis Amy
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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