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John Haley "Zoot" Sims (October 29, 1925 – March 23, 1985) was an American jazz saxophonist, playing mainly tenor but also alto (and, later, soprano) saxophone. He first gained attention in the "Four Brothers" sax section of Woody Herman 's big band, afterward enjoying a long solo career, often in partnership with fellow saxmen Gerry Mulligan ...
Zoot Sims (born Oct. 29, 1925, Inglewood, Calif., U.S.—died March 23, 1985, New York, N.Y.) was an American jazz tenor saxophonist known for his exuberance, mellow tone, and sense of swing. Born into a family of vaudeville artists, Sims played drums and clarinet from an early age.
Mar 19, 2008 · Starting in his youth, saxophonist Zoot Sims fashioned his seemingly effortless sound from the music of early masters Lester Young and Ben Webster. Playing alongside some of jazz's great ...
Jul 5, 2023 · Zoot Sims, an iconic figure in the world of jazz and one of the great tenor saxophonists of the 20th century, is best remembered for his distinctive “swinging” style, memorable improvisations, and impactful contributions to the bebop era.
Explore Zoot Sims's discography including top tracks, albums, and reviews. Learn all about Zoot Sims on AllMusic.
Sep 1, 2017 · Subscribe: https://goo.gl/dPj1So Another treasure from the Sonet archives: a concert by a highly accomplished and superbly compatible Zoot Sims Trio, recorded in the library of the Sonet ...
John Haley "Zoot" Sims (October 29, 1925 - March 23, 1985) was an American jazz saxophonist. He was born in Inglewood, California. Sims' family was involved in vaudeville, and, for his part, John learned to play both drums and clarinet at an early age. Zoot's father was a vaudeville hoofer, and Zoot prided himself on remembering many of the ...
