Album: The Modern Art of Jazz by Zoot Sims (1956)
Genre: Jazz
Format: Album

Artist Background: John Haley "Zoot" Sims (October 29, 1925 - March 23, 1985) was an American jazz saxophonist, playing mainly tenor and soprano. Biography : He was born in Inglewood, California, the son of vaudeville performers Kate Haley and John Sims. Growing up in a performing family, Sims learned to play both drums and clarinet at an early age. His father was a vaudeville hoofer, and Sims prided himself on remembering many of the steps his father taught him. Following in the footsteps of Lester Young, Sims... Part of the Inglewood, USA music scene. Associated with Jazz movement.

Music Scene: Part of the Inglewood, USA music scene. Associated with Jazz movement.

Tags: Jazz, classic, Album

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The Modern Art of Jazz

Zoot Sims

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