Samuel Jones (November 12, 1924 – December 15, 1981) was an American

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double bassist, cellist, and composer.

Background

Sam Jones was born in

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, United States, to a musical family. His father played piano and drums and his aunt played organ in church. In 1955, he moved to

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and began his recording career with

Tiny Bradshaw Myron Carlton "Tiny" Bradshaw (September 23, 1907 – November 26, 1958)
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, before working with

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, Les Jazz Modes,

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(1958–59), and

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. He is probably best known for his work with

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, performing in his quintet from 1955 to 1956 and then again from 1959 to 1964, and recording extensively for

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as both a leader and

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. He later spent several years working with

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(1966-1970) and

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(1972-1977). In the 1970s, Jones recorded several albums as a bandleader for the Xanadu and

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labels. Jones wrote the

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"Del Sasser" and "

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" while working with Adderley. Other compositions include "Blue Funk", "O.P.", "Bittersweet", and "Seven Minds". He died of lung cancer in 1981 at the age of 57.

Discography

As leader

* 1960: ''

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) * 1961: '' The Chant'' (Riverside) * 1962: '' Down Home'' (Riverside) * 1974: ''

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) * 1976: ''

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) – with

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* 1977: ''

Changes & Things ''Changes & Things'' is an album by bassist and cellist Sam Jones which was recorded in 1977 and released on the Xanadu label.Something in Common "Something in Common" is a song by American singers Bobby Brown and then-wife Whitney Houston, that was featured on Brown's third album, ''Bobby (Bobby Brown album), Bobby'' (1992). The single version was re-recorded and released in December 199 ...

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) * 1978: '' Visitation'' (

) * 1979: ''Groovin' High'' (

) * 1979: '' The Bassist!'' ( Interplay) – with

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* 1979: '' Something New'' (Interplay) * 1988: ''Right Down Front: The Riverside Collection'' (

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) – compilation of Riverside recordings

As sideman

With

* ''

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'' (1957; EmArcy) * '' Cannonball Enroute'' (1957; EmArcy) * '' Cannonball's Sharpshooters'' (1958; EmArcy) * '' Somethin' Else'' (1958;

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Portrait of Cannonball ''Portrait of Cannonball'' (1958) is the ninth album by jazz saxophonist Cannonball Adderley, and his first release on the Riverside label, featuring performances by Blue Mitchell, Bill Evans, Sam Jones, and Philly Joe Jones.The Cannonball Adderley Quintet in San Francisco'' (1959; Riverside) * ''

Them Dirty Blues ''Them Dirty Blues'' is an album by the Cannonball Adderley Quintet, recorded in 1960. Reception The AllMusic review by Al Campbell awarded the album 4 stars, stating: "Recorded in early 1960, ''Them Dirty Blues'' contains two classic jazz comp ...

'' by Cannonball Adderley (1960; Riverside) * ''

The Cannonball Adderley Quintet at the Lighthouse ''The Cannonball Adderley Quintet at the Lighthouse'' is a live album by jazz saxophonist Cannonball Adderley released on the Riverside label featuring a performance by Adderley with Nat Adderley, Victor Feldman, Sam Jones and Louis Hayes.

'' (1960; Riverside) * '' African Waltz'' (1961; Riverside) * ''

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'' (1961; Riverside) * ''

Nancy Wilson and Cannonball Adderley ''Nancy Wilson/Cannonball Adderley'' is a studio album by Nancy Wilson and Cannonball Adderley issued in February 1962 by Capitol Records. The album rose to No. 30 on the Billboard Top LPs chart. Overview Wilson considered her vocals on the ...

'' (1961; Riverside) * ''

The Cannonball Adderley Sextet in New York ''The Cannonball Adderley Sextet in New York'' is a live album by jazz saxophonist Cannonball Adderley recorded at the Village Vanguard and released on the Riverside label featuring performances by Adderley with Nat Adderley, Yusef Lateef, Joe ...

'' (1962; Riverside) * ''

Cannonball in Europe! ''Cannonball in Europe!'' is a live album by jazz saxophonist Cannonball Adderley recorded at the Comblain-la-Tour in Belgium and released on the Capitol label featuring performances by Adderley with Nat Adderley, Yusef Lateef, Joe Zawinul, Sam ...

'' (1962; Riverside) * ''

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'' (1962; Riverside) * '' Autumn Leaves'' (1963; Riverside

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Nippon Soul ''Nippon Soul'' is a live album by jazz saxophonist Cannonball Adderley recorded at the Sankei Hall in Tokyo during his 1963 Japanese tour and released on the Riverside label (RLP 477) featuring performances by Adderley with Nat Adderley, Yusef ...

'' (1963; Riverside) * '' The Sextet'' (Milestone, 1962-63

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'' (1964) * ''

Live Session! ''Live Session!'' is a live album by jazz saxophonist Cannonball Adderley recorded at Memory Lane, Los Angeles in 1962 and the Lighthouse, Hermosa Beach in 1964 and released on the Capitol label featuring performances by Adderley with Nat Adderley ...

'' (1964) * ''

Cannonball Adderley's Fiddler on the Roof ''Cannonball Adderley's Fiddler on the Roof'' is an album by jazz saxophonist Cannonball Adderley released on the Capitol label featuring performances of material from the Broadway musical '' Fiddler on the Roof'' by Adderley with Nat Adderley, C ...

'' (1964) * ''

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'' (1965–70; Capitol) * '' Phenix'' (1975, Fantasy) With

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To the Ivy League from Nat ''To the Ivy League from Nat'' is an album by jazz cornetist Nat Adderley released on the EmArcy label featuring performances by Adderley with his brother Cannonball Adderley, Junior Mance, Sam Jones/Al McKibbon, and Charles "Specs" Wright with a ...

'' (1956; EmArcy) *''

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'' (1960; Riverside) *''

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'' (1960; Riverside) *''

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'' (1961; Jazzland) *''

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'' (1962; Jazzland) *''

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'' (1964; Atlantic) With Joe Alexander *''Blue Jubilee'' (Jazzland, 1960) With

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*'' Jug & Dodo'' (Prestige, 1962

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– with

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God Bless Jug and Sonny ''God Bless Jug and Sonny'' is a live album by saxophonists Sonny Stitt and Gene Ammons recorded in Baltimore in 1973 and released on the Prestige label in 2001.

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Left Bank Encores ''Left Bank Encores'' is a live album by saxophonists Sonny Stitt and Gene Ammons recorded in Baltimore in 1973 and released on the Prestige label in 2002.

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'' (Prestige, 1974) With

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*'' It Could Happen to You'' (Riverside, 1958) With Walter Bishop Jr. *'' Valley Land'' (Muse, 1974

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*'' Hot House'' (Muse, 1977/78

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With

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*'' True Blue'' (1960; Blue Note) With Ray Brown *'' Ray Brown with the All-Star Big Band'' (Verve, 1962) With

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, 1978) With

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Blue Lights Volume 1 ''Blue Lights'' is an album by American jazz guitarist Kenny Burrell recorded in 1958 and released on the Blue Note label as two 12 inch LPs entitled ''Volume 1'' and ''Volume 2''.

'' (1958; Blue Note) *''

Blue Lights Volume 2 ''Blue Lights'' is an album by American jazz guitarist Kenny Burrell recorded in 1958 and released on the Blue Note label as two 12 inch LPs entitled ''Volume 1'' and ''Volume 2''.

'' (1958; Blue Note) *'' Swingin''' (Blue Note, 1956 el. 1980 With

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*'' Off to the Races'' (1958; Blue Note) *''

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'' (1959; Blue Note) With James Clay *''

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A Double Dose of Soul ''A Double Dose of Soul'' is the second album by saxophonist/flautist James Clay featuring performances recorded in 1960 and originally released on the Riverside label.

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Al Cohn's America ''Al Cohn's America'' is a jazz album by saxophonist Al Cohn, recorded in 1976 for Xanadu Records.Al Cohn catalog ...

'' (Xanadu, 1976) *'' True Blue'' (Xanadu, 1976) – with

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*'' Silver Blue'' (Xanadu, 1976) – with Dexter Gordon With

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Amsterdam After Dark ''Amsterdam After Dark'' is an album by the American jazz saxophonist George Coleman recorded in late 1978 and released on the Dutch label, Timeless Records, Timeless.

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*''Cuber Libre'' (Xanadu, 1976) With

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*'' Soul Meeting'' (Prestige, 1960) With

Walter Davis Jr. Walter Davis Jr. (September 2, 1932 – June 2, 1990) was an American bebop and hard bop pianist. Davis once left the music world to be a tailor, but returned. A soloist, bandleader, and accompanist, he amassed a body of work while never be ...

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'' (1959; Blue Note) With

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* '' The Time Is Right'' (1959; Blue Note) * '' Sunny Side Up'' (1960; Blue Note) * '' Blowing in the Wind'' (1966;

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'Round About Midnight at the Cafe Bohemia ''Round About Midnight at the Cafe Bohemia'' is a live album by American jazz trumpeter Kenny Dorham. The album was recorded in 1956 at the Café Bohemia and released in 1957 on the Blue Note Records, Blue Note label. The original release featured ...

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This Is the Moment! ''This Is the Moment!'' (subtitled ''Kenny Dorham Sings and Plays'') is an album by American jazz trumpeter Kenny Dorham featuring performances recorded in 1958 and released on the Riverside label.

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*'' Undercurrent'' (1960; Blue Note) With

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*'' Opening Remarks'' (Xanadu, 1978) With

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'' (Mainstream, 1971) *''

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*'' Merry Olde Soul'' (Riverside, 1961) With

Red Garland William McKinley "Red" Garland Jr. (May 13, 1923 – April 23, 1984) was an American modern jazz pianist. Known for his work as a bandleader and during the 1950s with Miles Davis, Garland helped popularize the block chord style of playing in jazz ...

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*'' Halleloo-Y'-All'' (Prestige, 1960) *''

Soul Burnin' ''Soul Burnin'' is an album by jazz pianist Red Garland, recorded in 1960 and 1961, but not released on Prestige Records until 1964.Bright and Breezy ''Bright and Breezy'' is an album by jazz pianist Red Garland and his trio, recorded in 1961 and released on Jazzland as JLP 48. Sam Jones had been the trio's bassist for two years (following the departure of Paul Chambers). Art Taylor, who ...

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Red's Good Groove ''Red's Good Groove'' is an album by American jazz pianist Red Garland with a quintet which was recorded in 1962 and released on the Riverside Records, Jazzland label.

'' (Jazzland, 1962) *'' Auf Wiedersehen'' (MPS, 1971

975 Year 975 (Roman numerals, CMLXXV) was a common year starting on Friday (link will display the full calendar) of the Julian calendar. Events By place Byzantine Empire * Arab–Byzantine wars#Byzantine resurgence, 863–11th century, A ...

*'' Feelin' Red'' (Muse, 1978) With

Terry Gibbs Terry Gibbs (born Julius Gubenko; October 13, 1924) is an American jazz vibraphonist and band leader. He has performed or recorded with Tommy Dorsey, Chubby Jackson,Theroux, Gary"Gibbs, Terry".''Grove Music Online''. Oxford University Press. Re ...

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Bopstacle Course ''Bopstacle Course'' is a jazz album by vibraphonist Terry Gibbs, recorded in 1974 for Xanadu Records. Track listing # "Bopstacle Course" (Gibbs) - 4:39 # "Body and Soul" (Eyton, Green, Heyman, Sour) - 7:06 # "Waltz For My Children" (Gibbs) - 4: ...

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*'' The Ebullient Mr. Gillespie'' (Verve, 1959) *''

Have Trumpet, Will Excite! ''Have Trumpet, Will Excite!'' is a 1959 studio album by trumpeter Dizzy Gillespie. Reception ''The Penguin Guide to Jazz'' rates the album three stars and states that "there's a case for saying that this is one of the best of all Gillespie's ...

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Paul Gonsalves Paul Gonsalves ( – ) was an American jazz tenor saxophonist best known for his association with Duke Ellington. At the 1956 Newport Jazz Festival, Gonsalves played a 27-chorus solo in the middle of Ellington's "Diminuendo and Crescendo in Blue ...

*'' Gettin' Together'' (1960; Jazzland) With

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The Jumpin' Blues ''The Jumpin' Blues'' is an album by saxophonist Dexter Gordon which was recorded in 1970 and released on the Prestige label.

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*''New York Jazz'' (Timeless Records,1979) – with

Louis Hayes Louis Hayes (born May 31, 1937) is an American jazz drummer and band leader. He was with McCoy Tyner's trio for more than three years. Since 1989 he has led his own band, and together with Vincent Herring formed the Cannonball Legacy Band. He i ...

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Grant Green Grant Green (June 6, 1935 – January 31, 1979) was an American jazz guitarist and composer. Recording prolifically for Blue Note Records as both leader and sideman, Green performed in the hard bop, soul jazz, bebop, and Latin-tinged idioms ...

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Johnny Griffin John Arnold Griffin III (April 24, 1928 – July 25, 2008) was an American jazz tenor saxophonist. Nicknamed "the Little Giant" for his short stature and forceful playing, Griffin's career began in the mid-1940s and continued until the month of ...

*'' The Little Giant'' (Riverside, 1959) *''

Bush Dance Bush dance is a style of dance from Australia, particularly where the music is provided by a bush band. The dances are mainly based on the traditional folk dances of the UK, Ireland and central Europe.__TOC__ Eras of bush dance in Australia *E ...

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Barry Harris Barry Doyle Harris (December 15, 1929 – December 8, 2021) was an American jazz pianist, bandleader, composer, arranger, and educator. He was an exponent of the bebop style. Life and career Harris was born in Detroit, Michigan, on December ...

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Barry Harris at the Jazz Workshop ''Barry Harris at the Jazz Workshop'' is a live album by pianist Barry Harris recorded in San Francisco in 1960 and released on the Riverside label.

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Jimmy Heath James Edward Heath (October 25, 1926 – January 19, 2020), nicknamed Little Bird, was an American jazz saxophonist, composer, arranger, and big band A big band or jazz orchestra is a type of musical ensemble of jazz music that usually co ...

*'' The Time and the Place'' (Landmark, 1974

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Picture of Heath ''Picture of Heath'' is an album by saxophonist Jimmy Heath featuring performances recorded in 1975 and originally released on the Xanadu Records, Xanadu label.Fitzgerald, MJimmy Heath discography accessed April 16, 2014 Reception Scott Yanow of ...

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Johnny Hodges Cornelius "Johnny" Hodges (July 25, 1907 – May 11, 1970) was an American alto saxophonist, best known for solo work with Duke Ellington's big band. He played lead alto in the saxophone section for many years. Hodges was also featured on soprano ...

*'' Back to Back: Duke Ellington and Johnny Hodges Play the Blues'' (Verve, 1959) *''

Blue Hodge ''Blue Hodge'' is an album recorded by American jazz saxophonist Johnny Hodges featuring performances recorded in 1961 and released on the Verve label.

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John Lee Hooker John Lee Hooker (August 22, 1912 or 1917 – June 21, 2001) was an American blues singer, songwriter, and guitarist. The son of a sharecropper, he rose to prominence performing an electric guitar-style adaptation of Delta blues. Hooker often ...

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That's My Story ''That's My Story'' is a studio album by American blues musician John Lee Hooker, released in April or May 1960 on Riverside Records. The album was recorded in one session on February 9, 1960 at Reeves Sound Studio in New York City. It was prod ...

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Open Sesame "Open sesame" (french: Sésame, ouvre-toi; ar, افتح يا سمسم) is a magical phrase in the story of "Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves" in Antoine Galland's version of '' One Thousand and One Nights''. It opens the mouth of a cave in whi ...

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Milt Jackson Milton Jackson (January 1, 1923 – October 9, 1999), nicknamed "Bags", was an American jazz vibraphonist, usually thought of as a bebop player, although he performed in several jazz idioms. He is especially remembered for his cool swinging solo ...

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Bags Meets Wes! ''Bags Meets Wes!'' is an album by Milt Jackson and Wes Montgomery, released in 1962 by Riverside. It was reissued in 1999 by the Original Jazz Classics label, with additional takes, and again in 2006. Reception In his AllMusic review, Alex ...

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More Gravy ''More Gravy!'' is the second studio album, by Australian blues band, Collard Greens & Gravy. At the ARIA Music Awards of 2001, the album won Best Blues and Roots Album.ARIA Award previous winners. The group's line-up was James Bridges on gu ...

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Eddie Jefferson Eddie Jefferson (August 3, 1918 – May 9, 1979) was an American jazz vocalist and lyricist. He is credited as an innovator of vocalese, a musical style in which lyrics are set to an instrumental composition or solo. Jefferson himself claims t ...

*'' Things Are Getting Better'' (Muse, 1974) With

J. J. Johnson J.J. Johnson (January 22, 1924 – February 4, 2001), born James Louis Johnson and also known as Jay Jay Johnson, was an American jazz trombonist, composer and arranger. Johnson was one of the earliest trombonists to embrace bebop. Biograph ...

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A Touch of Satin ''A Touch of Satin'' is an album by J. J. Johnson's Quartet which was released on the Columbia label.Etta Jones Etta Jones (November 25, 1928 – October 16, 2001) was an American jazz singer. Her best-known recordings are "Don't Go to Strangers" and "Save Your Love for Me". She worked with Buddy Johnson, Oliver Nelson, Earl Hines, Barney Bigard, Gene A ...

*'' If You Could See Me Now'' (Muse, 1978) With

Hank Jones Henry Jones Jr. (July 31, 1918 – May 16, 2010) was an American jazz pianist, bandleader, arranger, and composer. Critics and musicians described Jones as eloquent, lyrical, and impeccable. In 1989, The National Endowment for the Arts honored ...

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Groovin' High "Groovin' High" is an influential 1945 song by jazz composer and trumpeter Dizzy Gillespie. The song was a bebop mainstay that became a jazz standard, one of Gillespie's best known hits, and according to ''Bebop: The Music and Its Players'' author ...

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Jo Jones Jonathan David Samuel Jones (October 7, 1911 – September 3, 1985) was an American jazz drummer. A band leader and pioneer in jazz percussion, Jones anchored the Count Basie Orchestra rhythm section from 1934 to 1948. He was sometimes k ...

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The Main Man ''The Main Man'' is an album by drummer Jo Jones recorded in 1976 and released by the Pablo label the following year.

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Philly Joe Jones Joseph Rudolph "Philly Joe" Jones (July 15, 1923 – August 30, 1985) was an American jazz drummer. Biography Early career As a child, Jones appeared as a featured tap dancer on ''The Kiddie Show'' on the Philadelphia radio station WIP. He was ...

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Drums Around the World ''Drums Around the World'' (subtitled ''Philly Joe Jones Big Band Sounds'') is the second album led by American jazz drummer Philly Joe Jones. It was recorded in 1959 and released on the Riverside label.Clifford Jordan Clifford Laconia Jordan (September 2, 1931 – March 27, 1993) was an American jazz tenor saxophone player. While in Chicago, he performed with Max Roach, Sonny Stitt, and some rhythm and blues groups. He moved to New York City in 1957, after ...

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Glass Bead Games ''Glass Bead Games'' is a double album by jazz saxophonist Clifford Jordan which was recorded in 1973 and released on the Strata-East label. The album was re-released on CD as part of ''The Complete Clifford Jordan Strata-East Sessions'' by Mo ...

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Half Note ''Half Note'' is a live album by saxophonist Clifford Jordan which was recorded in 1974 and first released on the SteepleChase label in 1985.985 Year 985 (Roman numerals, CMLXXXV) was a common year starting on Thursday (link will display the full calendar) of the Julian calendar. Events By place Europe * Summer – Henry II, Duke of Bavaria, Henry II (the Wrangler) is rest ...

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Night of the Mark VII ''Night of the Mark VII'' is a live album by saxophonist Clifford Jordan which was recorded in 1975 and first released on the Muse label.On Stage Vol. 1 ''On Stage Vol. 1'' is a live album by saxophonist Clifford Jordan which was recorded in Holland in 1975 and first released on the SteepleChase label in 1977.977 Year 977 ( CMLXXVII) was a common year starting on Monday (link will display the full calendar) of the Julian calendar. Events By place Europe * May – Boris II, dethroned emperor (''tsar'') of Bulgaria, and his brother Roman ma ...

*'' On Stage Vol. 2'' (SteepleChase, 1975

978 Year 978 ( CMLXXVIII) was a common year starting on Tuesday (link will display the full calendar) of the Julian calendar. Events By place Byzantine Empire * Battle of Pankaleia: Rebel forces under General Bardas Skleros are defeated ...

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On Stage Vol. 3 ''On Stage Vol. 3'' is a live album by saxophonist Clifford Jordan which was recorded in Holland in 1975 and first released on the SteepleChase Records, SteepleChase label in 1979.979 Year 979 ( CMLXXIX) was a common year starting on Wednesday (link will display the full calendar) of the Julian calendar. Events By place Byzantine Empire * March 24 – Second Battle of Pankaleia: An Ibero-Byzantine expeditionary ...

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The Highest Mountain ''The Highest Mountain'' is an album by saxophonist Clifford Jordan which was recorded in West Germany in 1975 and first released on the SteepleChase label. The album should not be confused with the CD reissue of the Muse album ''Night of the Mar ...

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Duke Jordan Irving Sidney "Duke" Jordan (April 1, 1922 – August 8, 2006) was an American jazz pianist. Biography Jordan was born in New York and raised in Brooklyn where he attended Boys High School. An imaginative and gifted pianist, Jordan was a regula ...

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Misty Thursday ''Misty Thursday'' is an album led by pianist Duke Jordan recorded in 1975 and released on the Danish SteepleChase label.

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Duke's Delight ''Duke's Delight'' is an album led by pianist Duke Jordan recorded in 1975 and released on the Danish SteepleChase label.976 Year 976 ( CMLXXVI) was a leap year starting on Saturday (link will display the full calendar) of the Julian calendar. Events By place Byzantine Empire * January 10 – Emperor John I Tzimiskes dies at Constantinople, after ret ...

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Lover Man "Lover Man (Oh, Where Can You Be?)" (often called simply "Lover Man") is a 1941 popular song written by Jimmy Davis, Roger ("Ram") Ramirez, and James Sherman. It is particularly associated with Billie Holiday, for whom it was written, and her ...

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Wynton Kelly Wynton Charles Kelly (December 2, 1931 – April 12, 1971) was an American jazz pianist and composer. He is known for his lively, blues-based playing and as one of the finest accompanists in jazz. He began playing professionally at the age of ...

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Wynton Kelly! ''Wynton Kelly!'' is an album by jazz pianist Wynton Kelly released on the Vee-Jay label featuring performances by Kelly with Paul Chambers or Sam Jones and Jimmy Cobb recorded in 1961.

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Harold Land Harold de Vance Land (December 18, 1928 – July 27, 2001) was an American hard bop and post-bop tenor saxophonist. Land developed his hard bop playing with the Max Roach/ Clifford Brown band into a personal, modern style, often rivalling Cliffor ...

*'' West Coast Blues!'' (Jazzland, 1960) With

Yusef Lateef Yusef Abdul Lateef (born William Emanuel Huddleston; October 9, 1920 – December 23, 2013) was an American jazz multi-instrumentalist, composer, and prominent figure among the Ahmadiyya Community in America. Although Lateef's main instruments ...

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The Gentle Giant ''The Gentle Giant'' is an album by multi-instrumentalist Yusef Lateef recorded in 1970 and 1971 and released on the Atlantic label.Part of the Search ''Part of the Search'' is an album by multi-instrumentalist Yusef Lateef recorded in 1973 (with one track from a 1971 recording session) and released on the Atlantic Records, Atlantic label.Abbey Lincoln Anna Marie Wooldridge (August 6, 1930 – August 14, 2010), known professionally as Abbey Lincoln, was an American jazz vocalist, songwriter, and actress. She was a civil rights activist beginning in the 1960s. Lincoln made a career out of deli ...

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It's Magic "It's Magic" is a popular song written by Jule Styne, with lyrics by Sammy Cahn, published in 1947. They wrote the song for Doris Day in her Warner Brothers film debut, ''Romance on the High Seas'' (retitled ''It's Magic'' in the United Kingdom ...

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Abbey Is Blue ''Abbey Is Blue'' is the fourth album by American jazz vocalist Abbey Lincoln featuring tracks recorded in 1959 for the Riverside label.

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Mike Longo Michael Josef Longo (March 19, 1937 – March 22, 2020) was an American jazz pianist, composer, and author. Early life Longo was born in Cincinnati, Ohio to parents who had a musical background. His father played bass, his mother played organ at c ...

*''Matrix'' (Mainstream, 1972) With

Johnny Lytle Johnny Dillard Lytle (October 13, 1932 in Springfield, Ohio – December 15, 1995 in Springfield) was a jazz drummer and vibraphonist. Life and career Lytle grew up in Springfield, Ohio in a family of musicians, the son of a trumpeter father ...

*'' Nice and Easy'' (Jazzland, 1962) With

Chuck Mangione Charles Frank Mangione ( ; born November 29, 1940) is an American flugelhorn player, voice actor, trumpeter and composer. He came to prominence as a member of Art Blakey's band in the 1960s, and later co-led the Jazz Brothers with his brother, ...

*''Recuerdo'' (Jazzland, 1962) With

Warne Marsh Warne Marion Marsh (October 26, 1927 – December 18, 1987) was an American tenor saxophonist. Born in Los Angeles, his playing first came to prominence in the 1950s as a protégé of pianist Lennie Tristano and earned attention in the 1970s as ...

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How Deep, How High ''How Deep, How High'', is an album by saxophonist Warne Marsh and pianist Sal Mosca recorded in concert in 1976 and studio in 1979 and released on the Interplay label.

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Jack McDuff Eugene McDuff (September 17, 1926 – January 23, 2001), known professionally as "Brother" Jack McDuff or "Captain" Jack McDuff, was an American jazz organist and organ trio bandleader who was most prominent during the hard bop and soul jazz era ...

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The Heatin' System ''The Heatin' System'' is a double album by organist Jack McDuff recorded in 1971 which was his fourth release on the Cadet Records, Cadet label and the first following his stint with Blue Note Records, Blue Note.Ken McIntyre *'' Looking Ahead'' (New Jazz, 1960) – with

Eric Dolphy Eric Allan Dolphy Jr. (June 20, 1928 – June 29, 1964) was an American jazz alto saxophonist, bass clarinetist and flautist. On a few occasions, he also played the clarinet and piccolo. Dolphy was one of several multi-instrumentalists to gai ...

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Beautiful! ''Beautiful!'' is an album by Charles McPherson which was recorded in 1975 and released on the Xanadu label.Xan ...

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Billy Mitchell William Lendrum Mitchell (December 29, 1879 – February 19, 1936) was a United States Army officer who is regarded as the father of the United States Air Force. Mitchell served in France during World War I and, by the conflict's end, command ...

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The Colossus of Detroit ''The Colossus Of Detroit'' is an album by jazz saxophone, saxophonist Billy Mitchell (saxophonist), Billy Mitchell, released in 1978 by Xanadu Records.Blue Mitchell Richard Allen "Blue" Mitchell (March 13, 1930 – May 21, 1979) was an American trumpeter and composer who worked in jazz, rhythm and blues, soul, rock and funk. He recorded albums as leader and sideman for Riverside, Mainstream Records, and Blu ...

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A Sure Thing ''A Sure Thing'' is an album by American trumpeter Blue Mitchell with orchestra recorded in 1962 and released on the Riverside label.

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5 by Monk by 5 ''5 by Monk by 5'' is an album by the jazz pianist Thelonious Monk, recorded in 1959. It contains five of Monk's original compositions performed by a quintet. Recording and music The album was recorded over three sessions in June 1959. In additio ...

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Wes Montgomery John Leslie "Wes" Montgomery (March 6, 1923 – June 15, 1968) was an American jazz guitarist. Montgomery was known for an unusual technique of plucking the strings with the side of his thumb and his extensive use of octaves, which gave him a dist ...

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Movin' Along ''Movin' Along'' is an album by American jazz guitarist Wes Montgomery, released in 1960. It was reissued in the Original Jazz Classics series with two alternate takes. All the tracks are available in the Wes Montgomery compilation CD-set '' The ...

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Tete Montoliu Vicenç Montoliu i Massana, better known as Tete Montoliu (28 March 1933 – 24 August 1997) was a Spanish jazz pianist from Catalonia, Spain. Born blind, he learnt braille music at age seven. His styles varied from hard bop, through afro-Cuban, ...

*'' Secret Love'' (Timeless, 1977) With

Phineas Newborn Jr. Phineas Newborn Jr. (December 14, 1931 – May 26, 1989) was an American jazz pianist, whose principal influences were Art Tatum, Oscar Peterson, and Bud Powell. Biography Newborn was born in Whiteville, Tennessee, and came from a musical famil ...

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A World of Piano! ''A World of Piano!'' is an album by American jazz pianist Phineas Newborn Jr. recorded in 1961The Great Jazz Piano of Phineas Newborn Jr. ''The Great Jazz Piano of Phineas Newborn Jr.'' is an album by American jazz pianist Phineas Newborn Jr. recorded in 1961 and 1962 and released on the Contemporary label.

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Sal Nistico Sal, SAL, or S.A.L. may refer to: Personal name * Sal (name), a list of people and fictional characters with the given name or nickname Places * Sal, Cape Verde, an island and municipality * Sal, Iran, a village in East Azerbaijan Province * Ca ...

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Heavyweights ''Heavyweights'' is a 1995 American black comedy film directed by Steven Brill and written by Brill with Judd Apatow. The film follows a fat camp for kids that is taken over by a fitness guru named Tony Perkis (Ben Stiller). Plot When school e ...

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Neo/Nistico ''Neo/Nistico'' is an album by saxophonist Sal Nistico which was recorded in 1978 and released on the Bee Hive label.Bee Hive A beehive is an enclosed structure in which some honey bee species of the subgenus '' Apis'' live and raise their young. Though the word ''beehive'' is commonly used to describe the nest of any bee colony, scientific and professional literature ...

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Horace Parlan Horace Parlan (January 19, 1931 – February 23, 2017) was an American pianist and composer known for working in the hard bop and post-bop styles of jazz. In addition to his work as a bandleader Parlan was known for his contributions to the Char ...

*'' Movin' & Groovin''' (1960; Blue Note) With

Cecil Payne Cecil Payne (December 14, 1922 – November 27, 2007) was an American jazz baritone saxophonist born in Brooklyn, New York. Payne also played the alto saxophone and flute. He played with other prominent jazz musicians, in particular Dizzy Gilles ...

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Brooklyn Brothers ''Brooklyn Brothers'' is an album led by saxophonist Cecil Payne and pianist Duke Jordan recorded in 1973 and released on the Muse label.Oscar Peterson Oscar Emmanuel Peterson (August 15, 1925 – December 23, 2007) was a Canadian virtuoso jazz pianist and composer. Considered one of the greatest jazz pianists of all time, Peterson released more than 200 recordings, won seven Grammy Awards, ...

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Blues Etude ''Blues Etude'' is a 1966 album by Oscar Peterson. It was the trio's last recording to feature bassist Ray Brown. Track listing # "Blues Etude" (Oscar Peterson) – 3:53 # "Shelley's World" (Bill Traut) – 5:20 # "Let's Fall in Love" (Harold ...

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Soul Espanol In many religious and philosophical traditions, there is a belief that a soul is "the immaterial aspect or essence of a human being". Etymology The Modern English noun '':wikt:soul, soul'' is derived from Old English ''sāwol, sāwel''. The ea ...

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The Way I Really Play ''The Way I Really Play'' (also released as ''The Great Oscar Peterson on Prestige!'') is a 1968 album by jazz pianist Oscar Peterson. It is the third part of Peterson's ''Exclusively for My Friends'' series. Reception Writing for AllMusic, criti ...

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Mellow Mood ''Mellow Mood'' is an album by jazz pianist Oscar Peterson and his trio, released in 1968 (see 1968 in music). The session was recorded in Germany at the private studio of :de:Hans Georg Brunner-Schwer, Hans Georg Brunner-Schwer and released on the ...

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Travelin' On ''Travelin' On'' is an album by the jazz pianist Oscar Peterson and his trio, released in 1968. It was recorded during the same sessions as '' Mellow Mood''. It was the sixth part of Peterson's '' Exclusively for My Friends'' series. Music The ...

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Hello Herbie ''Hello Herbie'' is an album by pianist Oscar Peterson and his trio, joined by guitarist Herb Ellis. Track listing # "Naptown Blues" (Wes Montgomery) – 5:20 # "Exactly Like You (song), Exactly Like You" (Dorothy Fields, Jimmy McHugh) – 4:50 ...

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Tristeza on Piano ''Tristeza on Piano'' () is a 1970 album by Oscar Peterson. This album is also heard on the Ontario Parliament Network as well as the '' Canadiana Suite'' album from 1964. Track listing # "Tristeza" ( Haroldo Lobo, Niltinho) – 3:13 # "Nighti ...

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Bud Powell Earl Rudolph "Bud" Powell (September 27, 1924 – July 31, 1966) was an American jazz pianist and composer. Along with Charlie Parker, Thelonious Monk, Kenny Clarke and Dizzy Gillespie, Powell was a leading figure in the development of modern ...

*'' Time Waits'' (1958; Blue Note) With

Julian Priester Julian Priester (born June 29, 1935) is an American jazz trombonist and occasional euphoniumist. He is sometimes credited "Julian Priester Pepo Mtoto". He has played with Sun Ra, Max Roach, Duke Ellington, John Coltrane, and Herbie Hancock. Bio ...

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Keep Swingin' ''Keep Swingin'' is a 1960 album by American jazz trombonist Julian Priester, his debut as leader, which was recorded and released by the Riverside label.

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Ike Quebec Ike Abrams Quebec (August 17, 1918 – January 16, 1963) was an American jazz tenor saxophonist. He began his career in the big band era of the 1940s, then fell from prominence for a time until launching a comeback in the years before his dea ...

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The Complete Blue Note 45 Sessions ''The Complete Blue Note 45 Sessions'' is a compilation album by American saxophonist Ike Quebec. The album focuses on Quebec's 45 RPMs recorded between 1959 and 1962 and aimed at the juke box market. The songs were successful, marking the star ...

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Blue & Sentimental ''Blue & Sentimental'' is an album by American saxophonist Ike Quebec recorded in 1961 and released on the Blue Note label.

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Jimmy Raney James Elbert Raney (August 20, 1927 – May 10, 1995) was an American jazz guitarist, born in Louisville, Kentucky, United States, known for his work from 1951 to 1952 and then from 1953 to 1954 with the Red Norvo trio (replacing Tal Farlow) and ...

*'' The Influence'' (Xanadu, 1975) *'' Live in Tokyo'' (Xanadu, 1976) With

Sonny Red Sylvester Kyner Jr. (December 17, 1932 – March 20, 1981), known as Sonny Red, was an American jazz alto saxophonist and composer associated with the hard bop idiom among other styles. Sonny Red played with Art Blakey, Curtis Fuller, Paul Quin ...

*'' Out of the Blue'' (1960; Blue Note) With

Dizzy Reece Alphonso Son "Dizzy" Reece (born 5 January 1931) is a Jamaican-born hard bop jazz trumpeter. Reece is among a group of jazz musicians born in Jamaica which includes Bertie King, Joe Harriott, Roland Alphonso, Wilton Gaynair, Sonny Bradshaw, ...

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Comin' On! ''Comin' On!'' is an album by Jamaican-born jazz trumpeter Dizzy Reece, featuring performances recorded at two sessions in 1960, but not released on the Blue Note label until 1999.

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Red Rodney Robert Roland Chudnick (September 27, 1927 – May 27, 1994), known professionally as Red Rodney, was an American jazz trumpeter. Biography Born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, he became a professional musician at 15, working in the mid-1940 ...

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Bird Lives! ''Bird Lives!'' is an album by trumpeter Red Rodney featuring performances of tunes by, or associated with, Charlie Parker which was recorded in 1973 and released on the Muse label.

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Sal Salvador Sal Salvador (November 21, 1925 – September 22, 1999) was an American bebop jazz guitarist and a prominent music educator. He was born in Monson, Massachusetts, United States, and began his professional career in New York City. He eventually mo ...

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Starfingers ''Starfingers'' is an album by guitarist Sal Salvador that was recorded in 1978 and released on the Bee Hive label.Archie Shepp Archie Shepp (born May 24, 1937) is an American jazz saxophonist, educator and playwright who since the 1960s has played a central part in the development of avant-garde jazz. Biography Early life Shepp was born in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, but ...

*'' On Green Dolphin Street'' (Denon, 1978) With Louis Smith *''Prancin (SteepleChase, 1979) With

Les Spann Leslie Spann Jr. (May 23, 1932 – January 24, 1989) was an American jazz guitarist and flautist. As a sideman he recorded with Nat Adderley, Benny Bailey, Bill Coleman, Eddie "Lockjaw" Davis, Curtis Fuller, Red Garland, Benny Goodman, Sam Jone ...

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Gemini Gemini may refer to: Space * Gemini (constellation), one of the constellations of the zodiac ** Gemini in Chinese astronomy * Project Gemini, the second U.S. crewed spaceflight program * Gemini Observatory, consisting of telescopes in the Northern ...

'' (Jazzland, 1961) With

James Spaulding James Ralph Spaulding Jr. (born July 30, 1937) is an American jazz saxophonist and flutist. Born in Indianapolis, Indiana, United states, Spaulding attended the Chicago Cosmopolitan School of Music. Between 1957 and 1961, he was a member of Sun ...

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James Spaulding Plays the Legacy of Duke Ellington ''James Spaulding Plays the Legacy of Duke Ellington'' is an album by saxophonist James Spaulding featuring compositions by Duke Ellington which was recorded in 1976 and released on the Danish Storyville label.Sonny Stitt Edward Hammond Boatner Jr. (February 2, 1924 – July 22, 1982), known professionally as Sonny Stitt, was an American jazz saxophonist of the bebop/hard bop idiom. Known for his warm tone, he was one of the best-documented saxophonists of his ...

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Tune-Up! ''Tune-Up!'' is an album by saxophonist Sonny Stitt recorded in 1972 and released on the Cobblestone label.Constellation A constellation is an area on the celestial sphere in which a group of visible stars forms Asterism (astronomy), a perceived pattern or outline, typically representing an animal, mythological subject, or inanimate object. The origins of the e ...

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12! ''12!'' is an album by saxophonist Sonny Stitt recorded in 1972 and released on the Muse label.Fitzgerald, M & Ziegler, FMuse Records Discographyaccessed January 14, 2013 Reception AllMusic reviewed the album stating "this album is also one of th ...

'' (Muse, 1972) *'' My Buddy: Sonny Stitt Plays for Gene Ammons'' (Muse, 1975) *'' Blues for Duke'' (Muse, 1975

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Idrees Sulieman Idrees Sulieman (August 7, 1923 – July 23, 2002) was an American bop and hard bop trumpeter. Biography He was born Leonard Graham in St. Petersburg, Florida, United States, later changing his name to Idrees Sulieman, after converting to Isl ...

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Now Is the Time ''Now Is the Time'' is the second studio album by Alanis Morissette, released only in Canada on October 20, 1992. It was her final album for MCA Records Canada. Morissette recorded the album with Leslie Howe, who produced her debut album, '' ...

'' (SteepleChase, 1976) With

Art Taylor Arthur S. Taylor Jr. (April 6, 1929 – February 6, 1995) was an American jazz drummer, who "helped define the sound of modern jazz drumming".Watrous, Peter (February 7, 1995)"Art Taylor, 65, Jazz Drummer Who Inspired Young Musicians" ''The Ne ...

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Taylor's Tenors ''Taylor's Tenors'' is the second studio album by drummer Art Taylor. It was recorded and released in 1959 for Prestige sub-label New Jazz, as NJ 8219. The album was reissued on CD once in 1995. Track listing #"Rhythm-A-Ning" (Monk) - 6:51 # ...

'' (1959; Prestige) With

Clark Terry Clark Virgil Terry Jr. (December 14, 1920 – February 21, 2015) was an American swing and bebop trumpeter, a pioneer of the flugelhorn in jazz, and a composer and educator. He played with Charlie Barnet (1947), Count Basie (1948–51), Duke ...

*'' In Orbit'' (1958; Riverside) *'' Top and Bottom Brass'' (Riverside, 1959) With

Lucky Thompson Eli "Lucky" Thompson (June 16, 1924 – July 30, 2005) was an American jazz tenor and soprano saxophonist whose playing combined elements of swing music, swing and bebop. Although John Coltrane usually receives the most credit for bringing th ...

*'' Concert: Friday the 13th - Cook County Jail'' (Groove Merchant, 1973) *''

I Offer You ''I Offer You'' is an album featuring performances by jazz saxophonist Lucky Thompson which was released on the Groove Merchant label.

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Teri Thornton Teri Thornton, born Shirley Enid Avery (September 1, 1934 – May 2, 2000) was an American jazz singer. Thornton first performed in local Detroit clubs in the 1950s. She moved to New York City in the 1960s, where she found work singing for telev ...

*'' Devil May Care'' (Riverside, 1961) With

* '' This Here is Bobby Timmons'' (1960; Riverside) * ''

Soul Time ''Soul Time'' is a 1960 album by jazz pianist Bobby Timmons featuring Blue Mitchell on trumpet, Sam Jones on bass, and Art Blakey on drums. After ''This Here Is Bobby Timmons'', this was the second album recorded under Timmons' leadership. He han ...

'' (1960; Riverside) * '' Easy Does It'' (1961; Riverside) *'' Sweet and Soulful Sounds'' (1962; Riverside) * '' Born to Be Blue!'' (1963; Riverside) *'' From the Bottom'' (1964; Riverside) *''

Workin' Out! ''Workin' Out!'' is an album by American jazz pianist Bobby Timmons recorded in 1964 and released in 1965 on the Prestige label.

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Little Barefoot Soul ''Little Barefoot Soul'' is an album by American jazz pianist Bobby Timmons recorded in 1964 and released on the Prestige label.

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Stanley Turrentine Stanley William Turrentine (April 5, 1934 – September 12, 2000) was an American jazz tenor saxophonist. He began his career playing R&B for Earl Bostic and later soul jazz recording for the Blue Note label from 1960, touched on jazz fusion dur ...

*'' Never Let Me Go'' (Blue Note, 1963) With

Harold Vick Harold Vick (April 3, 1936 – November 13, 1987) was an American jazz saxophonist and flutist. Biography Harold Vick was born on April 3, 1936 in Rocky Mount, North Carolina. At the age of 13 he was given a clarinet by his uncle, Prince Robin ...

*'' Don't Look Back'' (Strata-East, 1974) With

Eddie "Cleanhead" Vinson Eddie "Cleanhead" Vinson (born Edward L. Vinson Jr.; December 18, 1917 – July 2, 1988) was an American jump blues, jazz, bebop and R&B alto saxophonist and blues shouter. He was nicknamed Cleanhead after an incident in which his hair was ...

*'' Back Door Blues'' (Riverside, 1962) With

*'' Breakthrough!'' (Muse, 1972) *''

A Night At Boomers, Vol. 1 ''A Night at Boomers, Vol. 1'' (reissued on CD as ''Naima'') is a live album by pianist Cedar Walton recorded in 1973 and released on the Muse Records, Muse label.

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A Night At Boomers, Vol. 2 ''A Night at Boomers, Vol. 2'' (partially reissued on the compilation CD ''Naima - Recorded Live at Boomer's NYC'' ) is a live album by pianist Cedar Walton recorded in 1973 and released on the Muse label.Firm Roots'' (Muse, 1974

*'' Pit Inn'' (East Wind, 1974) *''

Eastern Rebellion ''Eastern Rebellion'' is an album by Eastern Rebellion led by pianist Cedar Walton which was recorded in late 1975 and became the first release on the Dutch Timeless label.

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Billy Higgins Billy Higgins (October 11, 1936 – May 3, 2001) was an American jazz drummer. He played mainly free jazz and hard bop. Biography Higgins was born in Los Angeles, California, United States. Higgins played on Ornette Coleman's first records, be ...

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The Pentagon The Pentagon is the headquarters building of the United States Department of Defense. It was constructed on an accelerated schedule during World War II. As a symbol of the U.S. military, the phrase ''The Pentagon'' is often used as a metony ...

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Eastern Rebellion 2 ''Eastern Rebellion 2'' is an album by Eastern Rebellion led pianist Cedar Walton which was recorded in early 1977 and released on the Dutch Timeless Records, Timeless label.

'' (Timeless, 1977) – with

Bob Berg Robert Berg (April 7, 1951 – December 5, 2002) was an American jazz saxophonist. Biography Berg was born in Brooklyn, New York, United States. Berg started his musical education at the age of six when he began studying classical piano. He be ...

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First Set ''First Set'' is a live album by pianist Cedar Walton recorded in Denmark in 1977 and released on the Danish SteepleChase label.Second Set'' (SteepleChase, 1977) *'' Third Set'' (SteepleChase, 1977) *''

Eastern Rebellion 3 ''Eastern Rebellion 3'' is an album by Eastern Rebellion led by pianist Cedar Walton which was recorded in late 1979 and released on the Dutch Timeless label.

'' (Timeless, 1980) – with

Curtis Fuller Curtis DuBois Fuller (December 15, 1932May 8, 2021) was an American jazz trombonist. He was a member of Art Blakey's Jazz Messengers and contributed to many classic jazz recordings. Early life Fuller was born in Detroit on December 15, 1932. ...

, Bob Berg & Billy Higgins With Roosevelt Wardell *''The Revelation'' (Prestige, 1960) With

Ben Webster Benjamin Francis Webster (March 27, 1909 – September 20, 1973) was an American jazz tenor saxophonist. Career Early life and career A native of Kansas City, Missouri, he studied violin, learned how to play blues on the piano from ...

*'' Soulmates'' (Riverside, 1963) – with

Joe Zawinul Josef Erich Zawinul ( '; 7 July 1932 – 11 September 2007) was an Austrian jazz and jazz fusion keyboardist and composer. First coming to prominence with saxophonist Cannonball Adderley, Zawinul went on to play with Miles Davis and to bec ...

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Don Wilkerson Don Wilkerson (c. 1932 – 18 July 1986) was an American soul jazz / R&B tenor saxophonist born in Moreauville, Louisiana, probably better known for his Blue Note Records recordings in the 1960s as bandleader with guitarist Grant Green. Prior t ...

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The Texas Twister ''The Texas Twister'' is the debut album by American saxophonist Don Wilkerson recorded in 1960 and released on the Riverside label.

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Claude Williamson Claude Berkeley Williamson (November 18, 1926 – July 16, 2016) was an American jazz pianist. Williamson was born in Brattleboro, Vermont, United States. He studied at the New England Conservatory of Music before moving to jazz, influenced mai ...

*''New Departure'' (Interplay, 1978) With

*'' Money in the Pocket'' (Atlantic, 1967)

References

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