Sunday, December 1, 2024

Let's Not Forget About Phil Woods

 


This week's Sunday Special.

From Bret "Jazz Video Guy" Primack.

Phil Woods, alto saxphone; Brian Lynch, trumpet; Jim McNeely, piano; Steve Gillmore, bass and Bill Goodwin drums. Phil Woods was an American jazz alto saxophonist, clarinetist, bandleader, and composer. He was born on November 2, 1931, in Springfield, Massachusetts, and passed away on September 29, 2015. Woods had a long and prolific career in jazz, known for his virtuosic saxophone playing and his bebop style. He played with many of the jazz greats throughout his career and led his own groups as well. Woods received numerous awards and honors for his contributions to jazz music, including multiple Grammy Awards. He left behind a rich legacy of recordings and compositions that continue to influence and inspire musicians today. Phil Woods


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