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 were issued from this master. No recordings issued from other masters.
Recordings
| Company | Matrix No. | Size | First Recording Date | Title | Primary Performer | Description | Role | Audio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Decca | 75639 | 12/30/1949 | Orinoco | Artie Shaw Orchestra | instrumentalist, tenor saxophone | |||
| Decca | 75640 | 12/30/1949 | Mucha de nada | Artie Shaw Orchestra | instrumentalist, tenor saxophone | |||
| Decca | 75641 | 1/3/1950 | Love is the sweetest thing-1 | Artie Shaw Orchestra | instrumentalist, tenor saxophone | |||
| Decca | 75642 | 1/3/1950 | I get a kick out of you-2 | Artie Shaw Orchestra | instrumentalist, tenor saxophone | |||
| Decca | 75679 | 1/6/1950 | Love walked in-1 | Artie Shaw Orchestra | instrumentalist, tenor saxophone | |||
| Decca | 75680 | 1/6/1950 | So easy-2 | Artie Shaw Orchestra | instrumentalist, tenor saxophone | |||
| Decca | 84709 | 6/12/1953 | Big boat whistle | Neal Hefti Orchestra | instrumentalist, tenor saxophone | |||
| Decca | 84710 | 6/12/1953 | Cecilia | Bunny Briggs ; Neal Hefti Orchestra | instrumentalist, tenor saxophone | |||
| Decca | 84711 | 6/12/1953 | Eh làbas | Bunny Briggs ; Neal Hefti Orchestra | instrumentalist, tenor saxophone | |||
| Decca | 84712 | 6/12/1953 | Margie | Bunny Briggs ; Neal Hefti Orchestra | instrumentalist, tenor saxophone | |||
| Decca | 102100 | 3/26/1957 | You're a lucky guy | Al Cohn-Zoot Sims Quintet | instrumentalist, tenor saxophone | |||
| Decca | 102101 | 3/26/1957 | Halley's comet | Al Cohn-Zoot Sims Quintet | instrumentalist, tenor saxophone | |||
| Decca | 102102 | 3/26/1957 | Chasin' the blues | Al Cohn-Zoot Sims Quintet | instrumentalist, tenor saxophone | |||
| Decca | 102103 | 3/26/1957 | Two funky people-1 | Al Cohn-Zoot Sims Quintet | instrumentalist, tenor saxophone, clarinet | |||
| Decca | 102104 | 3/26/1957 | The wailing boat | Al Cohn-Zoot Sims Quintet | instrumentalist, tenor saxophone | |||
| Decca | 102105 | 3/26/1957 | Brandy and beer | Al Cohn-Zoot Sims Quintet | instrumentalist, tenor saxophone | |||
| Decca | 102106 | 3/27/1957 | Gone with the wind | Al Cohn-Zoot Sims Quintet | instrumentalist, tenor saxophone | |||
| Decca | 102107 | 3/27/1957 | Just you, just me | Al Cohn-Zoot Sims Quintet | instrumentalist, tenor saxophone | |||
| Decca | 102108 | 3/27/1957 | It's a wonderful world | Al Cohn-Zoot Sims Quintet | instrumentalist, tenor saxophone | |||
| Decca | 102148 | 4/2/1957 | My sweetie went away | Manny Albam and the Jazz Greats of our Time | instrumentalist, tenor saxophone | |||
| Decca | 102149 | 4/2/1957 | Am I blue? | Manny Albam and the Jazz Greats of our Time | instrumentalist, tenor saxophone | |||
| Decca | 102150 | 4/3/1957 | See here Miss Bromley | Manny Albam and the Jazz Greats of our Time | instrumentalist, tenor saxophone | |||
| Decca | 102151 | 4/3/1957 | Poor Dr. Millmoss | Manny Albam and the Jazz Greats of our Time | instrumentalist, tenor saxophone | |||
| Decca | 102152 | 4/3/1957 | All too soon | Manny Albam and the Jazz Greats of our Time | instrumentalist, tenor saxophone | |||
| Decca | 102153 | 4/4/1957 | Minor matters | Manny Albam and the Jazz Greats of our Time | instrumentalist, tenor saxophone | |||
| 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 | |||
| Decca | 112440 | 8/2/1962 | Clair de lune | Charlie Spivak Orchestra | instrumentalist, alto saxophone | |||
| Decca | 113530 | 5/23/1963 | Soft winds | Gene Roland ; Clark Terry | instrumentalist, tenor saxophone | |||
| Decca | 113531 | 5/23/1963 | 'Round midnight | Gene Roland ; Clark Terry | instrumentalist, tenor saxophone | |||
| Decca | 113532 | 5/23/1963 | Bottoms up | Gene Roland ; Gene Roland | instrumentalist, tenor saxophone | |||
| Decca | 113533 | 5/23/1963 | A stranger in town | Gene Roland | instrumentalist, tenor saxophone | |||
| Decca | 113534 | 5/23/1963 | The gold dust twins | Gene Roland ; Clark Terry | instrumentalist, tenor saxophone | |||
| Decca | 113535 | 5/24/1963 | Suzie's theme | Gene Roland ; Clark Terry | instrumentalist, tenor saxophone | |||
| Decca | 113536 | 5/24/1963 | Foofnik | Gene Roland ; Clark Terry | instrumentalist, tenor saxophone | |||
| Decca | 113537 | 5/24/1963 | A smooth one | Gene Roland ; Clark Terry | instrumentalist, tenor saxophone | |||
| Decca | 113538 | 5/24/1963 | The wrong blues | Gene Roland ; Clark Terry | instrumentalist, tenor saxophone | |||
| Decca | 113539 | 5/24/1963 | The great lie | Gene Roland ; Clark Terry | instrumentalist, tenor saxophone | |||
| Decca | 118999 | 5/26/1967 | Day by day | Bill Potts Orchestra | instrumentalist, tenor saxophone | |||
| Decca | 119000 | 5/26/1967 | Que se vaya | Bill Potts Orchestra | instrumentalist, tenor saxophone | |||
| Decca | 119001 | 5/26/1967 | My heart loves the samba | Bill Potts Orchestra | instrumentalist, tenor saxophone | |||
| Decca | 119002 | 5/26/1967 | Meditation (Meditaçao) | Bill Potts Orchestra | instrumentalist, tenor saxophone | |||
| Decca | 119003 | 5/26/1967 | How insensitive (Insensatez) | Bill Potts Orchestra | instrumentalist, tenor saxophone | |||
| Decca | 119031 | 6/7/1967 | Now I know the feeling | Bill Potts Orchestra | instrumentalist, tenor saxophone | |||
| Decca | 119032 | 6/7/1967 | Como va | Bill Potts Orchestra | instrumentalist, tenor saxophone | |||
| Decca | 119033 | 6/7/1967 | Brasilville | Bill Potts Orchestra | instrumentalist, tenor saxophone | |||
| Decca | 119034 | 6/7/1967 | Teach me tonight | Bill Potts Orchestra | instrumentalist, tenor saxophone | |||
| Decca | 119035 | 6/7/1967 | Forgetting you | Bill Potts Orchestra | instrumentalist, tenor saxophone | |||
| Decca | 119060 | 6/16/1967 | Forgetting you | Bill Potts Orchestra | instrumentalist, tenor saxophone | |||
| Decca | 119092 | 6/16/1967 | My heart loves the samba | Bill Potts Orchestra | instrumentalist, tenor saxophone | |||
| Decca | L 8102 | 1/6/1955 | Symphony in F minor: 1. Sonata Allegro | John Graas | instrumentalist, tenor saxophone | |||
| Decca | L 8103 | 1/6/1955 | Symphony in F minor: 2. Scherzo | John Graas | instrumentalist, tenor saxophone | |||
| Decca | L 8104 | 1/6/1955 | The Charleston | John Graas | instrumentalist, tenor saxophone | |||
| Decca | L 11452 | 3/30/1959 | Let's get away from it all-3 | Les Brown and his Band of Renown | instrumentalist, tenor saxophone | |||
| Decca | L 11453 | 3/30/1959 | Willow weep for me-3 | Les Brown and his Band of Renown | instrumentalist, tenor saxophone |
Citation
Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Sims, Zoot," accessed April 25, 2024, https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/102938.
Sims, Zoot. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved April 25, 2024, from https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/102938.
"Sims, Zoot." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 25 April 2024.
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LCNAR: Sims, Zoot - http://id.loc.gov/authorities/names/n80139052
Wikidata: Zoot Sims - http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q12344256
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MusicBrainz: Zoot Sims - https://musicbrainz.org/artist/d17b505f-a6e3-44e7-afcc-415d407c414f
ISNI: 0000 0000 7358 4570 - http://www.isni.org/isni/0000000073584570
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