1925
Zoot Sims, American saxophonist and composer (died 1985)
Zoot Sims, American saxophonist and composer (died 1985)
Zoot Sims, American saxophonist and composer (died 1985)
Zoot Sims
American jazz saxophonist (1925–1985)
- Born
- 1925
John Haley "Zoot" Sims was an American jazz saxophonist, playing mainly tenor but also alto saxophone. He first gained attention in the "Four Brothers" sax section of Woody Herman's big band, afterward enjoying a long solo career, often in partnership with fellow saxmen Gerry Mulligan and Al Cohn.
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