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Born: November 02, 1931 in Springfield, MA
Years Active: 40 's, 50 's, 60 's, 70 's, 80 's, 90 's
Genre: Jazz

Biography:
One of the true masters of the bop vocabulary, Phil Woods has had his own sound since the mid-'50s and stuck to his musical guns throughout a remarkably productive career. There has never been a doubt that he is one of the top alto saxophonists alive, and he has lost neither his enthusiasm nor his creativity through the years. Woods' first alto w... Continue Bio >>

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Discography:
2009 Children's Suite
2007 Swingchronicity
2007 Gershwin Affair
2007 Blues for New Orleans
2006 Unheard Herd
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Filmography:
2006 Legends of Jazz with Ramsey Lewis: The Altos
2005 Phil Woods: A Life in E Flat
1999 Reed Royalty
1998 Birdmen & Birdsongs, Vol. 2: A Tribute to Charlie Parker
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Similar Artists: Bob Mover Gigi Gryce Sonny Stitt Art Pepper Gene Quill More >>

Influenced By: Charlie Parker Lennie Tristano Charlie Barnet Benny Carter Johnny Hodges More >> Followers: Larry Nozero Gene Quill Richie Cole Gordon Beck Tom Scott More >>

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