Bud Shank

alto saxophone, flute · 1926–2009 · Dayton (Ohio)

Born in Dayton, Bud Shank is a major West Coast alto saxophonist and flutist. He recorded for Pacific Jazz, notably with guitarist Laurindo Almeida.

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Styles

• West Coast
• Cool (Birth of the Cool)

Landmark tracks

• Valve in Head (1956)

Cited in 1 radio episode

• Feb 26, 2026: Charlie Byrd ft. Bud SHank at Charlie's - 1982 (Jazzlive, TSF Jazz, in French)

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