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John Haley "Zoot" Sims (October 29, 1925 – March 23, 1985) [1] was an American jazz saxophonist, playing mainly tenor but also alto (and, later, soprano) saxophone. [2] 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 ...
Zoot Sims (1925-1985) was a tenor saxophonist who played with Benny Goodman, Woody Herman, and others. He was known for his exuberance, mellow tone, and sense of swing, and also played soprano saxophone in the 1970s.
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Jul 5, 2023 · Learn about Zoot Sims, one of the great tenor saxophonists of the 20th century, who played with Benny Goodman, Woody Herman, and Gerry Mulligan. Explore his distinctive "swinging" style, memorable improvisations, and prolific recording career.
Sep 1, 2017 · Watch a concert by Zoot Sims Trio, recorded in Sweden in 1984, featuring jazz standards and Zoot's original composition. Enjoy the music, the interview and the commentary by Gazell Records.
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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 ...
Mar 24, 1985 · Zoot Sims, a saxophonist who played in the bands of Benny Goodman, Woody Herman and Stan Kenton, and who for more than 30 years traveled the world as an internationally acclaimed jazz star, died...
Zoot Sims was a swinging jazz saxophonist who played bop, cool, hard bop and mainstream jazz. Explore his songs, albums, reviews, bio and more on AllMusic, the comprehensive music database.
