Art Farmer

Art Farmer
Born: Aug 21, 1928 in Council Bluffs, IA
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Died: Oct 4, 1999 in New York, NY
Genre: Jazz
Styles: Bop, Cool, Post-Bop, Hard Bop, Mainstream Jazz
Biography: Largely overlooked during his formative years, Art Farmer's consistently inventive playing was more greatly appreciated as he continued to develop. Along with Clark Terry, Farmer helped to popularize the flugelhorn among brass players. His lyricism gave his bop-oriented style its own personality. Farmer ...Read full biography
Art & Perception
Released: 2006
Label: Gambit Espana
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This Gambit disc compiles two separate sessions (Art and Perception) led by Art Farmer, made separately from the Jazztet (which he co-led with Benny Golson). The 1960 recordings featured on the first album ...Read full review
Art
Released: 1960
Label: Universal/Polygram
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During a career that spanned close to a half century, Art Farmer was well-known for his consistency as a soloist and a bandleader. This series of studio sessions from 1960, with pianist Tommy Flanagan, ...Read full review
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