Zoot Sims

Zoot Sims

John Haley "Zoot" Sims (October 29, 1925 – March 23, 1985) was an American jazz saxophonist, playing mainly tenor but also alto (and, later, soprano) 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.

Birth and Death Data: Born October 29, 1925 (Inglewood), Died March 23, 1985 (New York City)

Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1949 - 1967

Roles Represented in DAHR: tenor saxophone, alto saxophone, clarinet

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Recordings (Results 26-50 of 78 records)

Company	Matrix No.	First Recording Date	Title	Primary Performer	Role
Decca	102154	4/4/1957	Latined fractured	Manny Albam and the Jazz Greats of our Time	instrumentalist, tenor saxophone
Decca	102155	4/4/1957	Blues from Neither Coast	Manny Albam and the Jazz Greats of our Time	instrumentalist, tenor saxophone
Decca	104093	1/20/1958	Summer love	Ralph Burns Orchestra	instrumentalist, tenor saxophone
Decca	104094	1/20/1958	Sweet Sue	Ralph Burns Orchestra	instrumentalist, tenor saxophone
Decca	104095	1/20/1958	Tonight	Ralph Burns Orchestra	instrumentalist, tenor saxophone
Decca	104096	1/20/1958	Blues for Terrisita	Ralph Burns Orchestra	instrumentalist, tenor saxophone
Decca	104097	1/23/1958	The gypsy	Ralph Burns Orchestra	instrumentalist, tenor saxophone, clarinet
Decca	104098	1/23/1958	Witchcraft	Ralph Burns Orchestra	instrumentalist, tenor saxophone, clarinet
Decca	104099	1/23/1958	Pastel blue	Ralph Burns Orchestra	instrumentalist, tenor saxophone, clarinet
Decca	104100	1/23/1958	Lazy afternoon	Ralph Burns Orchestra	instrumentalist, tenor saxophone, clarinet
Decca	104174	1/24/1958	Clap yo hands	Jean "Toots" Thielemans	instrumentalist, tenor saxophone
Decca	104175	1/24/1958	Them there eyes	Jean "Toots" Thielemans	instrumentalist, tenor saxophone
Decca	104176	1/24/1958	Early Autumn	Jean "Toots" Thielemans	instrumentalist, tenor saxophone
Decca	104177	1/24/1958	You took advantage of me	Jean "Toots" Thielemans	instrumentalist, tenor saxophone
Decca	112429	8/1/1962	Moonlight becomes you	Charlie Spivak Orchestra	instrumentalist, alto saxophone
Decca	112430	8/1/1962	Blue star	Charlie Spivak Orchestra	instrumentalist, alto saxophone
Decca	112431	8/1/1962	Moonglow	Charlie Spivak Orchestra	instrumentalist, alto saxophone
Decca	112432	8/2/1962	Polka dots and moonbeams	Charlie Spivak Orchestra	instrumentalist, alto saxophone
Decca	112433	8/2/1962	Moon of Manakoora	Charlie Spivak Orchestra	instrumentalist, alto saxophone
Decca	112434	8/2/1962	It's so peaceful in the country	Charlie Spivak Orchestra	instrumentalist, alto saxophone
Decca	112435	8/2/1962	Moon over Miami	Charlie Spivak Orchestra	instrumentalist, alto saxophone
Decca	112436	8/2/1962	Moonlight cocktail	Charlie Spivak Orchestra	instrumentalist, alto saxophone
Decca	112437	8/2/1962	Count every star	Charlie Spivak Orchestra	instrumentalist, alto saxophone
Decca	112438	8/2/1962	When day is done	Charlie Spivak Orchestra	instrumentalist, alto saxophone
Decca	112439	8/2/1962	Moonlight on the Ganges	Charlie Spivak Orchestra	instrumentalist, alto saxophone

(Results 26-50 of 78 records)

Citation

Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Sims, Zoot," accessed November 22, 2024, https://adpprod1.library.ucsb.edu/names/102938.

Sims, Zoot. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved November 22, 2024, from https://adpprod1.library.ucsb.edu/names/102938.

"Sims, Zoot." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 22 November 2024.