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Born: October 21, 1912 in Muskogee, OK
Years Active: 40 's, 50 's, 60 's
Died: August 24, 1972 in Amsterdam, The Netherlands
Genre: Jazz

Biography:
One of the greatest of all tenor players, Don Byas' decision to move permanently to Europe in 1946 resulted in him being vastly underrated in jazz history books. His knowledge of chords rivalled Coleman Hawkins, and, due to their similarity in tones, ...More >>

Discography: 2002 Riffin and Jivin 2002 En Ce Temps-La 2002 Americans Swinging in Paris 2001 Don Byas [Vogue] 2001 Don Byas Quartet Featuring Sir Charles Thompson More >>

Filmograpy:

1986	Count Basie and Friends Plus Louis Jordan

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Similar Artists: Paul Quinichette Buddy Tate Dexter Gordon Earle Warren Budd Johnson More >>

Influenced By: Art Tatum Coleman Hawkins John Coltrane More >> Followers: Paul Gonsalves Scott Hamilton John Coltrane Tete Montoliu Bob Cooper More >>

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