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Henry Grimes Trio
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Manfred Schoof
4,903 listeners
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Prince Lasha
2,570 listeners
Prince Lasha was an inventive avant-garde saxophonist and flautist. He played in Texas in an early '50s band that also included Ornett… read morePrince Lasha was an inventive avant-garde saxophonist and flautist. He played in Texas in an early '50s band that also included Ornette Coleman. In 1954, Lasha moved to California, where he was pretty much in obscurity until the 196… read morePrince Lasha was an inventive avant-garde saxophonist and flautist. He played in Texas in an early '50s band that also included Ornette Coleman. In 1954, Lasha moved to California, where he was pretty much in obscurity until the 1960s. He recorded two Contemporary albums with Sonny Simmons (… read more
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Haazz & Company
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Alto Saxophone, Soprano Saxophone, Bagpipes – Peter Bennink Bass – Johnny Dyani Clarinet , Bass Clarinet, Percussion – Han Bennink Drums – … read moreAlto Saxophone, Soprano Saxophone, Bagpipes – Peter Bennink Bass – Johnny Dyani Clarinet , Bass Clarinet, Percussion – Han Bennink Drums – Louis Moholo-Moholo Piano, Clarinet – Kees Hazevoet Reissue Producer – John Corbett Tenor Saxopho… read moreAlto Saxophone, Soprano Saxophone, Bagpipes – Peter Bennink Bass – Johnny Dyani Clarinet , Bass Clarinet, Percussion – Han Bennink Drums – Louis Moholo-Moholo Piano, Clarinet – Kees Hazevoet Reissue Producer – John Corbett Tenor Saxophone, Clarinet – Peter Brötzmann View wiki
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Philip Cohran and the Artistic Heritage Ensemble
4,078 listeners
Kelan Phil Cohran (Oxford, Mississippi, May 8, 1927 - June 28, 2017) was a jazz musician. He is known most for his trumpet contributions in… read moreKelan Phil Cohran (Oxford, Mississippi, May 8, 1927 - June 28, 2017) was a jazz musician. He is known most for his trumpet contributions in the Sun Ra Arkestra in Chicago during 1959-1961 and for his involvement in the foundation of the … read moreKelan Phil Cohran (Oxford, Mississippi, May 8, 1927 - June 28, 2017) was a jazz musician. He is known most for his trumpet contributions in the Sun Ra Arkestra in Chicago during 1959-1961 and for his involvement in the foundation of the AACM. He was playing the harp as well as cornet, as well as … read more
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Clifford Thornton
2,531 listeners
One of the most underrated and criminally overlooked free jazz trumpet/trombone players remains to be Clifford Thornton. Born in Philadelph… read moreOne of the most underrated and criminally overlooked free jazz trumpet/trombone players remains to be Clifford Thornton. Born in Philadelphia sometime in 1936, Thornton studied with hard bop trumpeter Donald Byrd during the mid-'50s… read moreOne of the most underrated and criminally overlooked free jazz trumpet/trombone players remains to be Clifford Thornton. Born in Philadelphia sometime in 1936, Thornton studied with hard bop trumpeter Donald Byrd during the mid-'50s and played with numerous other jazz musicians, including th… read more
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Sonny Simmons
6,557 listeners
Altoist Sonny Simmons made a strong impression in the 1960s as one of the most promising avant-garde players. He grew up in Oakland, CA, st… read moreAltoist Sonny Simmons made a strong impression in the 1960s as one of the most promising avant-garde players. He grew up in Oakland, CA, started playing English horn, and then at 16 took up the alto. Stints with Lowell Fulsom and Amos Mi… read moreAltoist Sonny Simmons made a strong impression in the 1960s as one of the most promising avant-garde players. He grew up in Oakland, CA, started playing English horn, and then at 16 took up the alto. Stints with Lowell Fulsom and Amos Milburn and some time spent playing bebop preceded Simmons fin… read more
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Giuseppi Logan
1,408 listeners
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Idris Ackamoor
36,810 listeners
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Dewey Redman
8,640 listeners
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