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Born: January 24, 1920 in St. Louis, MO
Years Active: 50 's, 60 's, 70 's, 80 's
Died: August 26, 1980 in Grand Rapids, MI
Genre: Jazz

Biography:
A fine all-round tenor player, Jimmy Forrest is best-known for recording &"Night Train," a song that he "borrowed" from the last part of Duke Ellington's &"Happy Go Lucky Local." While in high school in St. Louis, Forrest worked with pianist ...More >>

Discography: 1983 Live at the Barrel 1980 O.D. (Out 'dere) 1978 Heart of the Forrest 1972 Black Forrest 1961 Soul Street More >>

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