Don Byas

Don Byas
Born: Oct 21, 1912 in Muskogee, OK
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Died: Aug 24, 1972 in Amsterdam, The Netherlands
Genre: Jazz
Styles: Bop, Swing
Biography: One of the greatest of all tenor players, Don Byas' decision to move permanently to Europe in 1946 resulted in him being vastly underrated in jazz history books. His knowledge of chords rivalled Coleman Hawkins, and, due to their similarity in tones, Byas can be considered an extension of the elder tenor. ...Read full biography
Laura
Released: 2001
Label: 2000 Universal Music France
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Don Byas was a giant of the tenor sax, though his accomplishments were all but overlooked in his native land once he moved to Europe for good. This CD from Universal Music's Jazz in Paris series compiles ...Read full review
Ballads for Swingers
Released: 1966
Label: Polydor
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More Don Byas albums: Main Albums (29), Compilations (34)
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