Paul Gonsalves

tenor saxophone · 1920–1974 · Brockton

Tenor saxophonist best known for his years with Duke Ellington, Paul Gonsalves owes to his 27-chorus solo at the 1956 Newport festival the revival of the bandleader's career. He also recorded mainstream albums under his own name for Argo, RCA Victor, Jazzland and Impulse!.

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Styles

• Swing, big bands
• Hard bop

Landmark tracks

• J. and B. Blues (1960)
• Hard Groove (1960)
• Low Gravy (1960)
• Gettin' Together (1960)

Sources

• Source

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