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2. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Jimmy_Forrest_(musician)Jimmy Forrest (musician) - Wikipedia

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   James Robert Forrest Jr. (January 24, 1920 – August 26, 1980) was an American jazz musician who played tenor saxophone throughout his career. Forrest is known for his first solo recording of "Night Train". It reached No. 1 on the Billboard R&B chart in March 1952, and stayed at the top for seven weeks. "Hey Mrs. Jones" (No. 3 R&B) and "Bolo ...

3. www.allaboutjazz.com › musicians › jimmy-forrestJimmy Forrest Musician - All About Jazz

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   Jul 1, 1999 · Jimmy Forrest, known for his huge hit “Night Train,” was featured in the orchestras of Andy Kirk and Duke Ellington, and then struck out as prolific bandleader. He was a popular performer in the R&B circuit throughout the 1950s.

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4. www.jazzmusicarchives.com › artist › jimmy-forrestJIMMY FORREST discography (top albums) and reviews

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   This page includes JIMMY FORREST's : biography, official website, pictures, videos from YouTube, related forum topics, shouts, news, tour dates and events, live auctions, online shopping sites, detailled reviews and ratings and the full discography of albums: studios, live, compilations (boxset), EPs on CD, Vinyl / LP or cassette and videos ...

5. jimmyforrest.jazzgiants.net › biography › discographyDiscography | Jimmy Forrest - Jazz Giants

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   A website dedicated to Jazz Tenor Saxophonist, Jimmy Forrest. A full-bodied, rich toned player who put everything he had into every performance, as well being a.

6. www.windrep.org › Jimmy_ForrestJimmy Forrest - Wind Repertory Project

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   6 days ago · Biography. James Robert Forrest Jr. (24 January 1920, St. Louis, Mo. – 26 August 1980, Grand Rapids, Mich.) was an American jazz tenor saxophone and composer. Forrest played alongside Fate Marable as a young man.

7. www.allaboutjazz.com › news › jimmy-forrest-sit-downJazz news: Jimmy Forrest: Sit Down and Relax - All About Jazz

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   Aug 28, 2012 · Forrest was best known for his 1952 R&B hit Night Train, which was based on Duke Ellington's chugging Happy Go Lucky Local. A drug arrest the following year in his home town of St. Louis nearly sidelined Forrest, who, according to Jet magazine, was sentenced to two years' jail time after pleading guilty to dealing narcotics.

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   What is Jimmy Forrest best known for?

   • A fine all-round tenor player, Jimmy Forrest is best-known for recording "Night Train," a song that he "borrowed" from the last part of Duke Ellington's "Happy Go Lucky Local." While in high school in…

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   Did Jimmy Forrest play tenor?

   • While in high school in… A fine all-round tenor player, Jimmy Forrest is best-known for recording "Night Train," a song that he "borrowed" from the last part of Duke Ellington 's "Happy Go Lucky Local." While in high school in St. Louis, Forrest worked with pianist Eddie Johnson, the legendary Fate Marable, and the Jeter-Pillars Orchestra.

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   What albums did Jimmy Forrest record?

   • Forrest recorded for United (reissued by Delmark), Prestige/New Jazz (1960-1962), and Palo Alto (1978). Explore Jimmy Forrest's discography including top tracks, albums, and reviews. Learn all about Jimmy Forrest on AllMusic.

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   How old is Jimmy Forrest?

   • Jimmy was born on December 28, 1957 in Lenoir Co., NC to Sam Lee and Annie Gilbert Forrest. He grew up in the Scuffleton area. Jimmy left home at 18 to join the U.S. Army and graduated from Savannah High School in Georgia, while serving his country. He served one active term and then returned home to work.

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9. www.allmusic.com › artist › jimmy-forrest-mn0000354769Jimmy Forrest Songs, Albums, Reviews, Bio & Mo... | AllMusic

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   Jimmy Forrest. A fine all-round tenor player, Jimmy Forrest is best-known for recording "Night Train," a song that he "borrowed" from the last part of Duke Ellington's "Happy Go Lucky Local." While in high school in…. Read Full Biography.