Artist

Jimmy Garrison

Miami, United States

Jimmy Garrison is a musician from Miami, United States. They also recorded with John Coltrane Quartet, Curtis Fuller's Quintet, The New Elvin Jones Trio and The Bill Dixon Orchestra.

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Biography

Jazz bassist, born 3 March 1933 in Miami, Florida, USA; died 7 April 1976 in New York City, New York, USA (aged 43).
Floridian born, yet growing up in Philadelphia. Garrison is one of the key musicians of his generation, playing with the John Coltrane Quartet (opens in a new tab), along with McCoy Tyner and others.
After Coltrane died in 1967, he played with Alice Coltrane, Archie Shepp, Elvin Jones, and Hampton Hawes. He also taught at Bennington and Wesleyan colleges.

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John Coltrane Quartet

A project Jimmy Garrison was part of. Former member.

Curtis Fuller's Quintet

A project Jimmy Garrison was part of. Former member.

The New Elvin Jones Trio

A project Jimmy Garrison was part of.

The Bill Dixon Orchestra

A project Jimmy Garrison was part of.

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