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.
16
Albums tracked
26
In collections
1925
Since
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.
Bio from Discogs
Zoot Sims — solo
Their records — most-collected first.
Tonite's Music Today
1956
Air Mail Special
1978
Waiting Game
1967
The Modern Art Of Jazz
1956
In Copenhagen
2007
A Celebration Of Duke
1980
Soprano Sax
1976
Zootcase
1976
Jazz Mission To Moscow (Featuring Top Jazz Artists On Their Return From Tour Of Soviet Union 1962)
1962
Choice
1961
Zoot Sims Avec Henri Renaud Et Son Orchestre Et Jon Eardley
1956
Warm Tenor
1979
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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