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Art Taylor
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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
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Wilbur Harden
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Wilbur Harden is a mystery man in jazz history, for he appeared on some important recording sessions (most notably with John Coltrane) and … read moreWilbur Harden is a mystery man in jazz history, for he appeared on some important recording sessions (most notably with John Coltrane) and then, after 1960, pretty well disappeared. He played R&B with Roy Brown (1950) and Ivory Joe H… read moreWilbur Harden is a mystery man in jazz history, for he appeared on some important recording sessions (most notably with John Coltrane) and then, after 1960, pretty well disappeared. He played R&B with Roy Brown (1950) and Ivory Joe Hunter, and then served in the Navy. Harden emerged in 1957, … read more
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Frank Wright Quintet
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Frank Wright (9 July 1935 – 17 May 1990) was an American free jazz musician from Grenada, Mississippi, Memphis, Tennessee and Cleveland, Oh… read moreFrank Wright (9 July 1935 – 17 May 1990) was an American free jazz musician from Grenada, Mississippi, Memphis, Tennessee and Cleveland, Ohio, known for his frantic style of tenor saxophone. Wright was born in Grenada, Mississippi, but h… read moreFrank Wright (9 July 1935 – 17 May 1990) was an American free jazz musician from Grenada, Mississippi, Memphis, Tennessee and Cleveland, Ohio, known for his frantic style of tenor saxophone. Wright was born in Grenada, Mississippi, but he grew up in Memphis, Tennessee. He began to play tenor sax … read more
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Ray Draper
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Ray Draper was an excellent tuba soloist, one of the few in the 1950s to utilize the instrument for bop improvisations. After attending the… read moreRay Draper was an excellent tuba soloist, one of the few in the 1950s to utilize the instrument for bop improvisations. After attending the Manhattan School of Music, he played and recorded with Jackie McLean (1956-1957), worked with Don… read moreRay Draper was an excellent tuba soloist, one of the few in the 1950s to utilize the instrument for bop improvisations. After attending the Manhattan School of Music, he played and recorded with Jackie McLean (1956-1957), worked with Donald Byrd, and recorded with John Coltrane (1958). Draper was… read more
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Billy Harper Quintet
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Bennie Green
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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
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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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Pepper Adams
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