James Robert Forrest Jr. (January 24, 1920 – August 26, 1980)
Jazz Tenor Saxophonist, Jimmy Forrest, specialized in the Swing and Hard Bop Genres, working as a Sideman and Bandleader. He also scored a few hits on the R&B chart. Please take a listen here and have an exciting Saturday: Hey Mrs. Jones, Bolo Blues and Night train
Source: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jimmy_Forrest
| Background Information | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | James Robert Forrest Jr. |
| Born | January 24, 1920 St. Louis, Missouri, U.S. |
| Died | August 26, 1980 (aged 60) Grand Rapids, Michigan, U.S. |
| Genres | Swing, Hard bop |
| Instruments | Tenor saxophone |
| Years active | 1935–1980 |
| Labels | United, Prestige, Delmark |
| Associated acts | Duke Ellington, Jay McShann,Andy Kirk |
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