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Zoots Sims fue uno de los mejores saxofonistas tenores de la historia del jazz. Era un gran intérprete, de sonido muy bello y ligado, con un gran sentido melódico 3 y muy acertado en la elección de repertorio. Algunos le consideraban entre los mejores saxos tenor blancos.
John Haley "Zoot" Sims (October 29, 1925 – March 23, 1985) was an American jazz saxophonist, playing mainly tenor but also alto (and, later, soprano) saxophone. He first gained attention in the "Four Brothers" sax section of Woody Herman 's big band, afterward enjoying a long solo career, often in partnership with fellow saxmen ...
26 de abr. de 2024 · Zoot Sims (born Oct. 29, 1925, Inglewood, Calif., U.S.—died March 23, 1985, New York, N.Y.) was an American jazz tenor saxophonist known for his exuberance, mellow tone, and sense of swing. Born into a family of vaudeville artists, Sims played drums and clarinet from an early age.
John Haley Sims, dit Zoot Sims, est un saxophoniste de jazz américain, né le 29 octobre 1925 à Inglewood ( Californie) et mort le 23 mars 1985 à New York . Biographie. Jeunesse et musicien de big band.
"Zoot" Sims is one of the greatest high register saxophone players of his generation, especially on tenor, though he also adopted alto and much later soprano. Regularly recorded for Norman Granz labels, and is well known for his playing on the recordings of beatnik writer and painter Jack Kerouac.
5 de jul. de 2023 · Zoot Sims, an iconic figure in the world of jazz and one of the great tenor saxophonists of the 20th century, is best remembered for his distinctive “swinging” style, memorable improvisations, and impactful contributions to the bebop era.
Zoot Sims. John Haley “Zoot” Sims was an American jazz saxophonist. He lived from October 29, 1925 to March 23, 1985. Inglewood, California was where he was born. Sims’ family was involved with vaudeville and John began playing clarinet and drums at an early age.
