Artist

Zoot Sims

US jazz saxophonist

Inglewood, United States · 1925 – 1985

Zoot Sims is a musician from Inglewood, United States, active 1925–1985. Their discography on Gatefold includes 12 records. They also recorded with Zoot Sims Quartet, Curtis Fuller's Quintet and Gerry Mulligan Sextet.

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16

Albums tracked

26

In collections

1925

Since

4 projects · 26 records in Gatefold collections

Biography

American jazz tenor and soprano saxophonist (born 29 October 29 1925 in Inglewood, California, USA; died 23 March 1985 in New York City, New York, USA (age 59). Father.
"Zoot" Sims is one of the greatest high register saxophone players of his generation, especially on tenor, though he also adopted alto and much later soprano. Regularly recorded for Norman Granz labels, and is well known for his playing on the recordings of beatnik writer and painter Jack Kerouac.

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Zoot Sims — solo

Their records — most-collected first.

Zoot Sims Quartet

Zoot Sims under another name — MusicBrainz marks this project eponymous.

Curtis Fuller's Quintet

A project Zoot Sims was part of.

Gerry Mulligan Sextet

A project Zoot Sims was part of.

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