Zoot Sims

tenor saxophone (also alto and soprano) · 1925–1985 · Inglewood

John Haley "Zoot" Sims came to prominence in the "Four Brothers" saxophone section of Woody Herman's orchestra. He then had a long freelance career, often associated with Al Cohn and Gerry Mulligan, until his death in 1985.

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Styles

• Bebop (Minton's, Monroe's)
• Cool (Birth of the Cool)
• Hard bop

Landmark tracks

• The Note (1960)
• You 'n' Me (1960)
• The Opener (1960)
• Angel Eyes (Zoot Sims & Al Cohn) (1960)

Sources

• Source

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