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Phil Woods
Born: Nov 2, 1931 in Springfield, MA
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Genre: Jazz, Pop/Rock
Biography: One of the true masters of the bop vocabulary, Phil Woods has had his own sound since the mid-'50s and stuck to his musical guns throughout a remarkably productive career. There has never been a doubt that he is one of the top alto saxophonists alive, and he has lost neither his enthusiasm nor his creativity ...Read full biography
Rights of Swing
Rights of Swing
Released: 1960
Label: King Japan
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This Candid recording is such a major success that it is surprising that altoist Phil Woods has rarely recorded in this context. The all-star octet not only features the altoist/leader but trumpeter Benny ...Read full review
The Birth of the ERM
The Birth of the ERM
Released: 1968
Label: Philology
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More Phil Woods albums: Main Albums (116), Compilations (22), DVD/Video (5), Others (1)
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