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Frank Wess
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Sam Most
2,170 listeners
One of the first great jazz flutists, a cool-toned tenor, and a fine (if infrequent) clarinetist, Sam Most is the younger brother of clarin… read moreOne of the first great jazz flutists, a cool-toned tenor, and a fine (if infrequent) clarinetist, Sam Most is the younger brother of clarinetist Abe Most. He picked up early experience playing with the orchestras of Tommy Dorsey (1948), … read moreOne of the first great jazz flutists, a cool-toned tenor, and a fine (if infrequent) clarinetist, Sam Most is the younger brother of clarinetist Abe Most. He picked up early experience playing with the orchestras of Tommy Dorsey (1948), Boyd Raeburn, and Don Redman. By the time he led his first s… read more
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George Coleman
7,763 listeners
There are two musicians by the name of George Coleman: #1 George Edward Coleman (born March 8, 1935) is an American hard bop saxophonist, b… read moreThere are two musicians by the name of George Coleman: #1 George Edward Coleman (born March 8, 1935) is an American hard bop saxophonist, bandleader, and composer, known chiefly for his work with Miles Davis and Herbie Hancock in the 196… read moreThere are two musicians by the name of George Coleman: #1 George Edward Coleman (born March 8, 1935) is an American hard bop saxophonist, bandleader, and composer, known chiefly for his work with Miles Davis and Herbie Hancock in the 1960s. #2 George "Bongo Joe" Coleman (Haines City, FL… read more
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Jimmy Bruno
27,622 listeners
Born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Bruno started playing at the age of 7. He began his professional career at the age of 19, touring with … read moreBorn in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Bruno started playing at the age of 7. He began his professional career at the age of 19, touring with Buddy Rich. Among his many credits, he is the only guitarist to have ever led Frank Sinatra's… read moreBorn in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Bruno started playing at the age of 7. He began his professional career at the age of 19, touring with Buddy Rich. Among his many credits, he is the only guitarist to have ever led Frank Sinatra's band. He played for many years in Los Angeles before return… read more
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Jerome Richardson
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Al Cohn
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Victor Feldman
9,577 listeners
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Pony Poindexter
4,393 listeners
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Harry "Sweets" Edison
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Teddy Edwards
10,635 listeners
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