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Altoist Sonny Simmons made a strong impression in the 1960s as one of the most promising avant-garde players. He grew up in Oakland, CA, started playing English horn, and then at 16 took up the alto. Stints with Lowell Fulsom and Amos Milburn and some time spent playing bebop preceded Simmons finding his own sound in free jazz. In 1961, he spent some time with Charles Mingus and then, in 1962, he formed a group with flutist Prince Lasha. After they recorded The Cry, Simmons moved to New York,...
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Sonny Simmons Ancient Ritual
Ancient Ritual - Sonny Simmons
By: Sonny Simmons
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Sonny Simmons I'll See You When You Get There [Norwegian Import]
I'll See You When You Get There [Norwegian Import] - Sonny Simmons
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