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Cecil Payne
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Cecil Payne (December 14, 1922 – November 27, 2007) was a jazz baritone saxophonist born in Brooklyn, NY. Payne also played the alto saxoph… read moreCecil Payne (December 14, 1922 – November 27, 2007) was a jazz baritone saxophonist born in Brooklyn, NY. Payne also played the alto saxophone and flute. He played with other jazz greats, in particular Dizzy Gillespie and Randy Weston, i… read moreCecil Payne (December 14, 1922 – November 27, 2007) was a jazz baritone saxophonist born in Brooklyn, NY. Payne also played the alto saxophone and flute. He played with other jazz greats, in particular Dizzy Gillespie and Randy Weston, in addition to his solo work as bandleader. Payne received hi… read more -
Freddie Redd
17,811 listeners
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 -
Fred Jackson
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After graduating from the L.A. Conservatory, Fred Jackson, Jr. first appeared in 1971, playing on Bobby Hutcherson's Head On. Througho… read moreAfter graduating from the L.A. Conservatory, Fred Jackson, Jr. first appeared in 1971, playing on Bobby Hutcherson's Head On. Throughout the next three decades, he received constant work as a session man, playing on albums by artist… read moreAfter graduating from the L.A. Conservatory, Fred Jackson, Jr. first appeared in 1971, playing on Bobby Hutcherson's Head On. Throughout the next three decades, he received constant work as a session man, playing on albums by artists as diverse as Hutcherson, Horace Silver, Jimmy Smith, Caro… read more -
Bennie Green
10,614 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 -
Jimmy Cleveland
2,327 listeners
Jimmy Cleveland (born May 3, 1926 - Died August 23, 2008) was an American jazz trombonist born in Wartrace, Tennessee. By the time he joine… read moreJimmy Cleveland (born May 3, 1926 - Died August 23, 2008) was an American jazz trombonist born in Wartrace, Tennessee. By the time he joined Lionel Hampton in 1950 Cleveland was already a highly-experienced trombonist, having worked with… read moreJimmy Cleveland (born May 3, 1926 - Died August 23, 2008) was an American jazz trombonist born in Wartrace, Tennessee. By the time he joined Lionel Hampton in 1950 Cleveland was already a highly-experienced trombonist, having worked with a band formed by his musical family and in the orchestra of… 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 -
Art Taylor
10,967 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 -
Louis Smith
13,617 listeners
Edward Louis Smith (Memphis, Tennessee, May 20, 1931 - August 20, 2016) was an American jazz trumpeter. While studying at the University of… read moreEdward Louis Smith (Memphis, Tennessee, May 20, 1931 - August 20, 2016) was an American jazz trumpeter. While studying at the University of Michigan, he played with visiting musicians such as Dizzy Gillespie, Miles Davis, Thad Jones and … read moreEdward Louis Smith (Memphis, Tennessee, May 20, 1931 - August 20, 2016) was an American jazz trumpeter. While studying at the University of Michigan, he played with visiting musicians such as Dizzy Gillespie, Miles Davis, Thad Jones and Billy Mitchell, before going on to play with Kenny Burrell, … read more -
Don Wilkerson
10,520 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 -
Harold Vick
5,271 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