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Zoot Sims

Born: Oct 29, 1925 in Inglewood, CA

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Died: Mar 23, 1985 in New York, NY

Genre: Jazz

Styles: Bop, Cool, Hard Bop, Mainstream Jazz

Biography: Throughout his career, Zoot Sims was famous for epitomizing the swinging musician, never playing an inappropriate phrase. He always sounded inspired, and although his style did not change much after the early 1950s, Zoot's enthusiasm and creativity never wavered.

Zoot's family was involved in vaudeville,

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Key AlbumsView all albums (132)

Zoot Sims And The Gershwin Brothers

Released: 1975

Label: Fantasy Inc.

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Along with his album with Count Basie (Basie and Zoot) during the same period, this is one of Sims' most exciting recordings of his career. Greatly assisted by pianist Oscar Peterson, guitarist Joe Pass, ...Read full review

Jazz Alive: A Night at the Half Note

Released: 1959

Label: United Artists

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Zoot Sims and Al Cohn always made great music together; this live CD documents portions of two nights' work together at the Half Note in New York City, assisted by pianist Mose Allison, bassist Nabil Totah ...Read full review

More Zoot Sims albums: Main Albums (77), Compilations (53), DVD/Video (2)

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