Zoot Sims
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John Haley "Zoot" Sims (October 29, 1925 – March 23, 1985)[1] was an American jazz saxophonist, playing mainly tenor but also alto (and, later, soprano) saxophone.[2] 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 Gerry Mulligan and Al Cohn.
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Birth name | John Haley Sims |
Born | (1925-10-29)October 29, 1925 Inglewood, California, U.S. |
Died | March 23, 1985(1985-03-23) (aged 59) New York City, U.S. |
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Instrument(s) | Saxophone |
Years active | 1944–85 |
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