Arnett Cleophus Cobb (August 10, 1918 – March 24, 1989)
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"The wild man of the Tenor Sax", Arnet Cobb, did many of his famous pieces in the Lionel Hampton Band. He Composed a Jazz Standard (Smooth sailing 1951 - Ella Fitzgerald) and had successful tours during his tenure. Please take a listen here and have a great Saturday: Sizzlin, Misty, Smooth sailing and Flying home no. 2 (Lionel Hampton 1940's)
Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arnett_Cobb
| Background information | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Arnette Cleophus Cobbs |
| Born | August 10, 1918 Houston, Texas, United States |
| Died | March 24, 1989 (aged 70) Houston, Texas, United States |
| Genres | Texas blues Soul-jazz Mainstream jazz Bop Swing New York blues Jump blues |
| Occupation(s) | Saxophonist |
| Instruments | Tenor saxophone |
| Associated acts | Illinois Jacquet, Lionel Hampton |
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