Paul Gonsalves

Paul Gonsalves
Born: Jul 12, 1920 in Boston, MA
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Died: May 14, 1974 in London, England
Genre: Jazz
Styles: Bop, Swing, Mainstream Jazz
Biography: The greatest moment of Paul Gonsalves' musical career occurred at the 1956 Newport Jazz Festival when, to bridge the gap between "Diminuendo in Blue" and "Crescendo in Blue," Duke Ellington urged him to take a long solo, egging him on through 27 exciting choruses that almost caused a riot. That well-publicized ...Read full biography
Salt and Pepper
Released: 1963
Label: Jasmine
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A very good collaboration with Sonny Stitt. ~ Ron Wynn, All Music Guide ...Read full review
Salt And Pepper
Released: 1963
Label: Impulse! Records
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This 72-minute CD starts off with one of the underrated gems of the 1960s, an exciting matchup by tenors Sonny Stitt and Paul Gonsalves. Other than the brief throwaway "Theme from Lord of the Flies" (producer ...Read full review
More Paul Gonsalves albums: Main Albums (12), Compilations (6)
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