Jazz Greats: Harold Ashby

Harold Ashby (Mar. 21, 1925, Kansas City, Missouri – Jun. 13, 2003 New York City )

Jazz Tenor Saxophonist, Harold Ashby, worked with Duke Ellington's Band and also did session work on Willie Dixon's debut Album (Willie's Blues). He was a freelance musician for many years from 1975 onwards and also recorded with his own Bands. He died in 2003; please take a listen here and have an excellent Saturday: In a sentimental mood (1935 Duke Ellington's Famous Orchestra) and Chelsea Bridge (1960 Ben Webster)

Source: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Harold_Ashby

Background information
Name: Harold Ashby  Born: Mar. 21, 1925 Died: Jun. 13, 2003 Origin: Kansas City, Missouri, US Labels: Timeless, Criss Cross Associated Acts: Ben Webster, Willie Dixon, Duke Ellington, Otis Rush