John Simmons

John Simmons
John Simmons was a valuable bassist on many sessions in the 1940's and 50's. He grew up in Tulsa and in California. Originally a trumpeter for two years, injuries suffered in a football game ended his brass playing. However Simmons soon switched to bass and four months later he was playing professionally. He picked up experience as a member of the very early Nat King Cole Trio and recorded with Teddy Wilson (1937) before moving to Chicago. After stints with Jimmy Bell, King Kolax, Floyd...
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Billie Holiday Ultimate Collection
Ultimate Collection - Billie Holiday
By: Billie Holiday
Credited Role:Bass, Director
Song List: Summertime, God Bless the Child, Don't Explain
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Various Artists Nothing But the Blues [Import]
Nothing But the Blues [Import] - Various Artists
By: Various Artists
Credited Role:Bass
Song List: 22-20 Blues, Devil Got My Woman, Life Saver Blues
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