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Born: October 29, 1925 in Inglewood, CA
Years Active: 40 's, 50 's, 60 's, 70 's, 80 's
Died: March 23, 1985 in New York, NY
Genre: Jazz

Biography:
Throughout his career, Zoot Sims was famous for epitomizing the swinging musician, never playing an inappropriate phrase. He always sounded inspired, and although his style did not change much after the early 1950s, Zoot's enthusiasm and creativity n ...More >>

Discography: 2006 At the Half Note Again 2004 Quartet at Ronnie Scotts 1961 2004 Live at Falcon Lair 2003 Party [Japan] 2003 At E.J.'s - Atlanta, GA More >>

Filmograpy:

1985	Zoot Sims: in a Sentimental Mood
1978	The Great Rocky Mountain Jazz Party
1971	One Night Stand: Lionel Hampton and an All-Star Jazz Ensemble
1971	Lionel Hampton's Jazz Circle

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Influenced By: Al Cohn Sonny Stitt Lester Young Sidney Bechet Benny Carter More >> Followers: Art Pepper Ted Brown Dave Frishberg Scott Hamilton Jack Montrose More >>

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