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Charles McPherson
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Gigi Gryce
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Gigi Gryce (1925-1983) was an American saxophonist, flutist, clarinetist, composer, arranger, and educator. His performing career, though n… read moreGigi Gryce (1925-1983) was an American saxophonist, flutist, clarinetist, composer, arranger, and educator. His performing career, though notable, was very short and, in comparison to other musicians of his generation, Gryce's work … read moreGigi Gryce (1925-1983) was an American saxophonist, flutist, clarinetist, composer, arranger, and educator. His performing career, though notable, was very short and, in comparison to other musicians of his generation, Gryce's work is little known. Although primarily a jazz musician, Gryce s… read more -
Jimmy Woods
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Jimmy Woods (b. October 29, 1934 in St. Louis, Missouri - d. March 29, 2018) in Anchorage, AK) was an American jazz alto saxophonist. Woods… read moreJimmy Woods (b. October 29, 1934 in St. Louis, Missouri - d. March 29, 2018) in Anchorage, AK) was an American jazz alto saxophonist. Woods played with the rhythm and blues band of Homer Carter in 1951, and served in the Air Force from 1… read moreJimmy Woods (b. October 29, 1934 in St. Louis, Missouri - d. March 29, 2018) in Anchorage, AK) was an American jazz alto saxophonist. Woods played with the rhythm and blues band of Homer Carter in 1951, and served in the Air Force from 1952 to 1956. He played with Roy Milton after his discharge, … read more -
Jackie McLean
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Jackie McLean (May 17, 1931 – March 31, 2006) was an American jazz alto saxophonist and educator, born in New York City. His early recordi… read moreJackie McLean (May 17, 1931 – March 31, 2006) was an American jazz alto saxophonist and educator, born in New York City. His early recordings as leader were in the hard bop school. He later became an exponent of modal jazz and avant-gar… read moreJackie McLean (May 17, 1931 – March 31, 2006) was an American jazz alto saxophonist and educator, born in New York City. His early recordings as leader were in the hard bop school. He later became an exponent of modal jazz and avant-garde jazz without abandoning his foundation in hard bop. Throu… read more -
Arnett Cobb
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Sonny Red
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Ted Curson
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Brew Moore
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Billy Harper
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Billy Harper's unique music creativity was first noted in Houston, Texas, where, at age 5, he was singing at sacred and secular functi… read moreBilly Harper's unique music creativity was first noted in Houston, Texas, where, at age 5, he was singing at sacred and secular functions and participating in choral and solo singing events. By age 14, he formed his first Billy Harp… read moreBilly Harper's unique music creativity was first noted in Houston, Texas, where, at age 5, he was singing at sacred and secular functions and participating in choral and solo singing events. By age 14, he formed his first Billy Harper Quintet while a student at Evan E. Worthing High School. … read more -
George Coleman
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There are two musicians by the name of George Coleman: #1 George Edward Coleman (born March 8, 1935) is an American hard bop saxophonist, b… read moreThere are two musicians by the name of George Coleman: #1 George Edward Coleman (born March 8, 1935) is an American hard bop saxophonist, bandleader, and composer, known chiefly for his work with Miles Davis and Herbie Hancock in the 196… read moreThere are two musicians by the name of George Coleman: #1 George Edward Coleman (born March 8, 1935) is an American hard bop saxophonist, bandleader, and composer, known chiefly for his work with Miles Davis and Herbie Hancock in the 1960s. #2 George "Bongo Joe" Coleman (Haines City, FL… read more