SettingsMuse Records artists
Akio Sasajima
Akio Sasajima (born 1952) is a jazz guitarist born in Japan and currently based in Nevada City, California.
Akio Sasajima (born 1952) is a jazz guitarist born in Japan and currently based in Nevada City, California.
Albert Dailey
Albert Dailey was an American jazz pianist.
Albert Dailey was an American jazz pianist.
Albert Heath
Albert "Tootie" Heath (born May 31, 1935) is an American jazz hard bop drummer, the brother of tenor saxophonist Jimmy Heath and double-bassist Percy Heath.
Albert "Tootie" Heath (born May 31, 1935) is an American jazz hard bop drummer, the brother of tenor saxophonist Jimmy Heath and double-bassist Percy Heath.
Antoine Roney
Antoine Roney (born April 1, 1963) is an American jazz tenor and soprano saxophonist, brother to trumpeter Wallace Roney.
Antoine Roney (born April 1, 1963) is an American jazz tenor and soprano saxophonist, brother to trumpeter Wallace Roney.
Barry Altschul
Barry Altschul is a free jazz drummer who gained fame in the late 1960s with the pianists Paul Bley and Chick Corea.
Barry Altschul is a free jazz drummer who gained fame in the late 1960s with the pianists Paul Bley and Chick Corea.
Benny Waters
Benny Waters was a jazz saxophonist and clarinetist known, in part, for the longevity of his career.
Benny Waters was a jazz saxophonist and clarinetist known, in part, for the longevity of his career.
Big Joe Turner
Big Joe Turner (born Joseph Vernon Turner Jr., May 18, 1911 – November 24, 1985) was an American blues shouter from Kansas City, Missouri.
Big Joe Turner (born Joseph Vernon Turner Jr., May 18, 1911 – November 24, 1985) was an American blues shouter from Kansas City, Missouri.
Bill Barron (musician)
Bill Barron (born Philadelphia, PA, March 27, 1927; died Middletown, CT, September 21, 1989) was a jazz tenor and soprano tenor saxophonist.
Bill Barron (born Philadelphia, PA, March 27, 1927; died Middletown, CT, September 21, 1989) was a jazz tenor and soprano tenor saxophonist.
Bill Hardman
William Franklin Hardman, Jr. (April 6, 1933, Cleveland, Ohio – December 5, 1990, Paris, France) was an American jazz trumpeter and flugelhornist who chiefly played hard bop.
William Franklin Hardman, Jr. (April 6, 1933, Cleveland, Ohio – December 5, 1990, Paris, France) was an American jazz trumpeter and flugelhornist who chiefly played hard bop.
Bobby Jones (saxophonist)
Bobby Jones (October 30, 1928, Louisville, Kentucky - March 6, 1980, Munich) was an American jazz saxophonist.
Bobby Jones (October 30, 1928, Louisville, Kentucky - March 6, 1980, Munich) was an American jazz saxophonist.
Buck Hill (musician)
Roger "Buck" Hill is an American jazz tenor and soprano saxophonist.
Roger "Buck" Hill is an American jazz tenor and soprano saxophonist.
Buster Williams
Charles Anthony Williams (born April 17, 1942 in Camden, New Jersey) is an American jazz bassist.
Charles Anthony Williams (born April 17, 1942 in Camden, New Jersey) is an American jazz bassist.
Carlos Garnett
Carlos Garnett (born December 1, 1938) is a Panamanian-American jazz saxophonist, composer, arranger, and jazz group leader.
Carlos Garnett (born December 1, 1938) is a Panamanian-American jazz saxophonist, composer, arranger, and jazz group leader.
Catalyst (band)
Catalyst was a funk/jazz quartet from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, whose material presaged the work of later jazz fusion artists.
Catalyst was a funk/jazz quartet from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, whose material presaged the work of later jazz fusion artists.
Cecil Brooks III
Cecil Brooks III is an American jazz drummer who has worked with, among others, Marvin Peterson, Andrew Hill, Arthur Blythe, Russell Gunn, Etta Jones and Jimmy Ponder.
Cecil Brooks III is an American jazz drummer who has worked with, among others, Marvin Peterson, Andrew Hill, Arthur Blythe, Russell Gunn, Etta Jones and Jimmy Ponder.
Cecil Payne
Cecil Payne (December 14, 1922 – November 27, 2007) was a jazz baritone saxophonist born in Brooklyn, NY. Payne also played the alto saxophone and flute.
Cecil Payne (December 14, 1922 – November 27, 2007) was a jazz baritone saxophonist born in Brooklyn, NY. Payne also played the alto saxophone and flute.
Charles Earland
Charles Earland (24 May 1941 – 11 December 1999 ) was an American jazz composer, organist, and saxophonist in the soul jazz idiom.
Charles Earland (24 May 1941 – 11 December 1999 ) was an American jazz composer, organist, and saxophonist in the soul jazz idiom.
Cindy Blackman
Cindy Blackman, sometimes known as Cindy Blackman-Santana (born November 18, 1959) is an American jazz and rock drummer.
Cindy Blackman, sometimes known as Cindy Blackman-Santana (born November 18, 1959) is an American jazz and rock drummer.
Clifford Jordan
Clifford Laconia Jordan (September 2, 1931, Chicago – March 27, 1993, Manhattan) was a jazz saxophone player.
Clifford Laconia Jordan (September 2, 1931, Chicago – March 27, 1993, Manhattan) was a jazz saxophone player.
Creative Construction Company
The Creative Construction Company was an American jazz ensemble active briefly in the early 1970s.
The Creative Construction Company was an American jazz ensemble active briefly in the early 1970s.
Dakota Staton
Dakota Staton (June 3, 1930–April 10, 2007), also known by the Muslim name Aliyah Rabia for a period, was an American jazz vocalist who found international acclaim with the 1957 No. ...
Dakota Staton (June 3, 1930–April 10, 2007), also known by the Muslim name Aliyah Rabia for a period, was an American jazz vocalist who found international acclaim with the 1957 No. ...
Dave Pike
David Samuel Pike is a jazz vibraphone player.
David Samuel Pike is a jazz vibraphone player.
David Friesen
David Friesen (born May 6, 1942) is an American jazz bassist born in Tacoma, Washington.
David Friesen (born May 6, 1942) is an American jazz bassist born in Tacoma, Washington.
David Matthews (keyboardist)
David Matthews is a keyboardist, pianist, and arranger, born (March 4, 1942) in Sonora, Kentucky, United States.
David Matthews is a keyboardist, pianist, and arranger, born (March 4, 1942) in Sonora, Kentucky, United States.
David Schnitter
David Schnitter is an American hard bop jazz tenor saxophonist.
David Schnitter is an American hard bop jazz tenor saxophonist.
Della Griffin
Della Griffin (born June 12, 1925) is a jazz vocalist and drummer.
Della Griffin (born June 12, 1925) is a jazz vocalist and drummer.
Dom Salvador
Dom Salvador, born 1938 Salvador da Silva Filho, is a Brazilian jazz / Música Popular Brasileira pianist most notable for his Rio 65 Trio that featured the Brazilian jazz drummer Edison Ma...
Dom Salvador, born 1938 Salvador da Silva Filho, is a Brazilian jazz / Música Popular Brasileira pianist most notable for his Rio 65 Trio that featured the Brazilian jazz drummer Edison Ma...
Dom Um Romão
Dom Um Romão was a Brazilian jazz drummer and percussionist.
Dom Um Romão was a Brazilian jazz drummer and percussionist.
Don Patterson (organist)
Don Patterson (July 22, 1936, Columbus, Ohio - February 10, 1988, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) was an American jazz organist.
Don Patterson (July 22, 1936, Columbus, Ohio - February 10, 1988, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) was an American jazz organist.
Earle Warren
Earle Warren (July 1, 1914 – June 4, 1994) was an alto saxophonist and occasional singer with Count Basie.
Earle Warren (July 1, 1914 – June 4, 1994) was an alto saxophonist and occasional singer with Count Basie.
Eddie Jefferson
Eddie Jefferson (August 3, 1918 – May 9, 1979) was a celebrated jazz vocalist and lyricist.
Eddie Jefferson (August 3, 1918 – May 9, 1979) was a celebrated jazz vocalist and lyricist.
Eddie Vinson
Eddie "Cleanhead" Vinson (December 18, 1917 – July 2, 1988) was an American jump blues, jazz, bebop and R&B alto saxophonist and blues shouter.
Eddie "Cleanhead" Vinson (December 18, 1917 – July 2, 1988) was an American jump blues, jazz, bebop and R&B alto saxophonist and blues shouter.
Eric Kloss
Eric Kloss (b. April 3, 1949, Greenville, Pennsylvania) is an American jazz saxophonist.
Eric Kloss (b. April 3, 1949, Greenville, Pennsylvania) is an American jazz saxophonist.
Ernie Andrews
Ernie Andrews (born December 25, 1927, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) is an American jazz, blues, and pop singer.
Ernie Andrews (born December 25, 1927, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) is an American jazz, blues, and pop singer.
Esther Phillips
Esther Phillips was an American singer.
Esther Phillips was an American singer.
Gene Ludwig
Gene Ludwig (September 4, 1937 – July 14, 2010) was an American jazz and rhythm and blues organist, who recorded as a leader as well as a sideman for Sonny Stitt, Arthur Prysock, Scott Hamilton,...
Gene Ludwig (September 4, 1937 – July 14, 2010) was an American jazz and rhythm and blues organist, who recorded as a leader as well as a sideman for Sonny Stitt, Arthur Prysock, Scott Hamilton,...
Gloria Lynne
Gloria Lynne (born November 23, 1931, New York City) is an American jazz vocalist with a recording career spanning from 1958 to 2007.
Gloria Lynne (born November 23, 1931, New York City) is an American jazz vocalist with a recording career spanning from 1958 to 2007.
Graham Haynes
Graham Haynes (born 16 September 1960 in Brooklyn, New York) is an American cornetist, trumpeter and composer, the son of jazz drummer Roy Haynes.
Graham Haynes (born 16 September 1960 in Brooklyn, New York) is an American cornetist, trumpeter and composer, the son of jazz drummer Roy Haynes.
Grant Green
Grant Green (St. Louis, Missouri, June 6, 1935 – New York, January 31, 1979; some sources erroneously give the birth year as 1931) was a jazz guitarist and composer.
Grant Green (St. Louis, Missouri, June 6, 1935 – New York, January 31, 1979; some sources erroneously give the birth year as 1931) was a jazz guitarist and composer.
Harold Land
Harold de Vance Land was an American hard bop and post-bop tenor saxophonist.
Harold de Vance Land was an American hard bop and post-bop tenor saxophonist.
Harold Ousley
Harold Ousley is an American jazz tenor saxophonist and flautist.
Harold Ousley is an American jazz tenor saxophonist and flautist.
Harold Vick
Harold Vick (3 April 1936–13 November 1987) was an American hard bop and soul jazz saxophonist and flautist born in Rocky Mount, North Carolina.
Harold Vick (3 April 1936–13 November 1987) was an American hard bop and soul jazz saxophonist and flautist born in Rocky Mount, North Carolina.
Houston Person
Houston Person (born November 10, 1934) is an American jazz tenor saxophonist and record producer.
Houston Person (born November 10, 1934) is an American jazz tenor saxophonist and record producer.
Jack McDuff
"Brother" Jack McDuff (September 17, 1926 – January 23, 2001) was an American jazz organist and organ trio bandleader who was most prominent during the hard bop and soul jazz era of the 1960s, o...
"Brother" Jack McDuff (September 17, 1926 – January 23, 2001) was an American jazz organist and organ trio bandleader who was most prominent during the hard bop and soul jazz era of the 1960s, o...
Jack Walrath
Jack Walrath is an American post-bop jazz trumpeter and musical arranger known for his work with Ray Charles, Gary Peacock, Charles Mingus and Glenn Ferris, among others.
Jack Walrath is an American post-bop jazz trumpeter and musical arranger known for his work with Ray Charles, Gary Peacock, Charles Mingus and Glenn Ferris, among others.
Jaki Byard
Jaki Byard was an American jazz pianist and composer who also played trumpet and saxophone, among several other instruments.
Jaki Byard was an American jazz pianist and composer who also played trumpet and saxophone, among several other instruments.
James Spaulding
James Spaulding (born July 30, 1937 in Indianapolis, Indiana) is a jazz alto saxophonist and flautist.
James Spaulding (born July 30, 1937 in Indianapolis, Indiana) is a jazz alto saxophonist and flautist.
Jill McManus
Jill McManus is an American jazz pianist, composer, teacher, and author.
Jill McManus is an American jazz pianist, composer, teacher, and author.
Jim McNeely
Jim McNeely (born May 18, 1949) is a Grammy award winning jazz pianist, composer, and arranger.
Jim McNeely (born May 18, 1949) is a Grammy award winning jazz pianist, composer, and arranger.
Jimmy Forrest
Jimmy Forrest was an African American jazz musician, who played tenor saxophone throughout his career.
Jimmy Forrest was an African American jazz musician, who played tenor saxophone throughout his career.
Jimmy Heath
James Edward Heath (born October 25, 1926), nicknamed Little Bird, is an American jazz saxophonist, composer and arranger.
James Edward Heath (born October 25, 1926), nicknamed Little Bird, is an American jazz saxophonist, composer and arranger.
Jimmy Ponder
Jimmy Ponder (born May 10, 1946 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania) is an American jazz guitarist.
Jimmy Ponder (born May 10, 1946 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania) is an American jazz guitarist.
Jimmy Raney
Jimmy Raney was an American jazz guitarist born in Louisville, Kentucky most notable for his work from 1951–1952 and 1962–1963 with Stan Getz and for his work from 1953–1954 with the Red Norvo t...
Jimmy Raney was an American jazz guitarist born in Louisville, Kentucky most notable for his work from 1951–1952 and 1962–1963 with Stan Getz and for his work from 1953–1954 with the Red Norvo t...
Joe Chambers
Joe Chambers is an American jazz drummer, pianist, vibraphonist and composer.
Joe Chambers is an American jazz drummer, pianist, vibraphonist and composer.
Joe Fields (producer)
Joe Fields is an American producer and record executive, active mainly in jazz music.
Joe Fields is an American producer and record executive, active mainly in jazz music.
Joe Roccisano
Joseph Lucian "Joe" Roccisano (October 15, 1939, Springfield, Massachusetts – November 9, 1997) was an American jazz saxophonist and arranger.
Joseph Lucian "Joe" Roccisano (October 15, 1939, Springfield, Massachusetts – November 9, 1997) was an American jazz saxophonist and arranger.
Johnny Lytle
Johnny Lytle was a jazz musician.
Johnny Lytle was a jazz musician.
Junior Cook
Herman "Junior" Cook was a hard bop tenor saxophone player.
Herman "Junior" Cook was a hard bop tenor saxophone player.
Kenny Dorham
McKinley Howard (Kenny) Dorham (August 30, 1924 - December 5, 1972) was an American jazz trumpeter, singer, and composer born in Fairfield, Texas.
McKinley Howard (Kenny) Dorham (August 30, 1924 - December 5, 1972) was an American jazz trumpeter, singer, and composer born in Fairfield, Texas.
Lorez Alexandria
Lorez Alexandria (b. Dolorez Alexandria Turner, August 14, 1929 in Chicago, Illinois – d. May 22, 2001 in Los Angeles, California) was an American jazz and gospel singer.
Lorez Alexandria (b. Dolorez Alexandria Turner, August 14, 1929 in Chicago, Illinois – d. May 22, 2001 in Los Angeles, California) was an American jazz and gospel singer.
Marvin Peterson
Hannibal Marvin Peterson, born in Smithville, Texas, United States, November 11, 1948; later Hannibal Lokumbe, is an American jazz trumpeter and composer.
Hannibal Marvin Peterson, born in Smithville, Texas, United States, November 11, 1948; later Hannibal Lokumbe, is an American jazz trumpeter and composer.
Melvin Sparks
Melvin Sparks was an American soul jazz, hard bop and jazz blues guitarist.
Melvin Sparks was an American soul jazz, hard bop and jazz blues guitarist.
Members Only (band)
Members Only was a jazz-funk project under the guidance of Chris Hills, also featuring Nelson Rangell on sax, flute & piccolo, Michael Brecker on tenor sax, Lew Soloff on trumpet, Andy Marvel on...
Members Only was a jazz-funk project under the guidance of Chris Hills, also featuring Nelson Rangell on sax, flute & piccolo, Michael Brecker on tenor sax, Lew Soloff on trumpet, Andy Marvel on...
Michael Logan (musician)
Michael Logan is an African American jazz bassist].
Michael Logan is an African American jazz bassist].
Mickey Tucker
Mickey Tucker (b. April 28, 1941, Durham, North Carolina) is an American jazz pianist and organist.
Mickey Tucker (b. April 28, 1941, Durham, North Carolina) is an American jazz pianist and organist.
Morgana King
Morgana King is an American singer and actress.
Morgana King is an American singer and actress.
Muse Records
Muse Records was an American record label which released jazz and blues music.
Muse Records was an American record label which released jazz and blues music.
Neal Creque
Neal Creque whose real name was Earl Neal Creque was an American jazz composer, born April 13, 1940 and originally from the Virgin Islands; he was based in the Cleveland area up until his death.
Neal Creque whose real name was Earl Neal Creque was an American jazz composer, born April 13, 1940 and originally from the Virgin Islands; he was based in the Cleveland area up until his death.
Pat Martino
Pat Martino is an Italian-American jazz guitarist and composer within the post bop, fusion, mainstream jazz, soul jazz and hard bop idioms.
Pat Martino is an Italian-American jazz guitarist and composer within the post bop, fusion, mainstream jazz, soul jazz and hard bop idioms.
Pepper Adams
Park Frederick "Pepper" Adams III was a jazz baritone saxophonist and composer.
Park Frederick "Pepper" Adams III was a jazz baritone saxophonist and composer.
Pete La Roca
Pete La Roca (born Peter Sims April 7, 1938, New York City) is an American jazz drummer.
Pete La Roca (born Peter Sims April 7, 1938, New York City) is an American jazz drummer.
Phil Woods
Philip Wells Woods is an American jazz bebop alto saxophonist, clarinetist, bandleader and composer.
Philip Wells Woods is an American jazz bebop alto saxophonist, clarinetist, bandleader and composer.
Randy Johnston
Randy Johnston (b. 1956, Detroit) is an American jazz guitarist.
Randy Johnston (b. 1956, Detroit) is an American jazz guitarist.
Red Garland
William "Red" Garland was an American hard bop jazz pianist whose block chord style, in part originated by Milt Buckner, influenced many forthcoming pianists in the jazz idiom.
William "Red" Garland was an American hard bop jazz pianist whose block chord style, in part originated by Milt Buckner, influenced many forthcoming pianists in the jazz idiom.
Red Rodney
Robert Roland Chudnick, who performed by the stage name Red Rodney, was an American bop and hard bop trumpeter.
Robert Roland Chudnick, who performed by the stage name Red Rodney, was an American bop and hard bop trumpeter.
Richard Davis (double bassist)
Richard Davis (born April 15, 1930) is an American jazz bassist.
Richard Davis (born April 15, 1930) is an American jazz bassist.
Richard Holmes (organist)
Richard Arnold "Groove" Holmes (Camden, New Jersey, May 2, 1931 – St. Louis, Missouri, June 29, 1991) was an American jazz organist who performed in the hard bop and soul jazz genre.
Richard Arnold "Groove" Holmes (Camden, New Jersey, May 2, 1931 – St. Louis, Missouri, June 29, 1991) was an American jazz organist who performed in the hard bop and soul jazz genre.
Richie Cole (musician)
Richie Cole (born February 29, 1948) is an American jazz alto saxophonist, composer and arranger born in Trenton, New Jersey.
Richie Cole (born February 29, 1948) is an American jazz alto saxophonist, composer and arranger born in Trenton, New Jersey.
Robin Kenyatta
Robin Kenyatta (b. Robert Prince Haynes, Mar.
Robin Kenyatta (b. Robert Prince Haynes, Mar.
Roy Ayers
Roy Ayers (born September 10, 1940) is an American funk, soul, and jazz composer and vibraphone player.
Roy Ayers (born September 10, 1940) is an American funk, soul, and jazz composer and vibraphone player.
Roy Brooks
Roy Brooks (March 9, 1938 – November 15, 2005) was an American hard bop jazz drummer.
Roy Brooks (March 9, 1938 – November 15, 2005) was an American hard bop jazz drummer.
Russell Gunn
Russell Gunn (born 1971, Chicago) is an American contemporary Neo-bop jazz musician, known primarily for his trumpet playing and Grammy nominated recording, Ethnomusicology vol.
Russell Gunn (born 1971, Chicago) is an American contemporary Neo-bop jazz musician, known primarily for his trumpet playing and Grammy nominated recording, Ethnomusicology vol.
Sam Jones (musician)
Samuel Jones (12 November 1924 – 15 December 1981) was a jazz bassist, cellist, and composer.
Samuel Jones (12 November 1924 – 15 December 1981) was a jazz bassist, cellist, and composer.
Sheila Jordan
Sheila Jordan (b. Sheila Jeanette Dawson; 18 November 1928, Detroit, Michigan) is an American jazz singer and songwriter.
Sheila Jordan (b. Sheila Jeanette Dawson; 18 November 1928, Detroit, Michigan) is an American jazz singer and songwriter.
Shirley Scott
Shirley Scott (March 14, 1934 – March 10, 2002) was an American hard bop and soul-jazz organist.
Shirley Scott (March 14, 1934 – March 10, 2002) was an American hard bop and soul-jazz organist.
Sonny Phillips
Sonny Phillips (b. December 7, 1936, Mobile, Alabama) is an American jazz keyboardist.
Sonny Phillips (b. December 7, 1936, Mobile, Alabama) is an American jazz keyboardist.
Sonny Stitt
Edward "Sonny" Stitt (born Edward Boatner, Jr., February 2, 1924 – July 22, 1982), was an American jazz saxophonist of the bebop/hard bop idiom.
Edward "Sonny" Stitt (born Edward Boatner, Jr., February 2, 1924 – July 22, 1982), was an American jazz saxophonist of the bebop/hard bop idiom.
Steve Kuhn
Steve Kuhn (born March 24, 1938, Brooklyn, New York City) is an American jazz pianist, composer and trio leader.
Steve Kuhn (born March 24, 1938, Brooklyn, New York City) is an American jazz pianist, composer and trio leader.
Teddy Edwards
Theodore Marcus "Teddy" Edwards (April 26, 1924 – April 20, 2003) was an American jazz tenor saxophonist based on the West Coast of the US. Some consider him to be one of the most influent...
Theodore Marcus "Teddy" Edwards (April 26, 1924 – April 20, 2003) was an American jazz tenor saxophonist based on the West Coast of the US. Some consider him to be one of the most influent...
Tiny Grimes
Lloyd "Tiny" Grimes (July 7, 1916 - March 4, 1989) was an American jazz and R&B guitarist.
Lloyd "Tiny" Grimes (July 7, 1916 - March 4, 1989) was an American jazz and R&B guitarist.
Tony Scott (musician)
Tony Scott was a jazz clarinetist known for an interest in folk music around the world.
Tony Scott was a jazz clarinetist known for an interest in folk music around the world.
Wallace Roney
Wallace Roney is an American hard bop and post-bop trumpeter.
Wallace Roney is an American hard bop and post-bop trumpeter.
Walter Bishop, Jr.
Walter Bishop, Jr. (April 10, 1927 – January 24, 1998) was an American bop and hard bop jazz pianist.
Walter Bishop, Jr. (April 10, 1927 – January 24, 1998) was an American bop and hard bop jazz pianist.
Warren Vache
Warren Vaché is a jazz trumpeter, cornetist and flugelhornist born in Rahway, New Jersey.
Warren Vaché is a jazz trumpeter, cornetist and flugelhornist born in Rahway, New Jersey.
Willis Jackson (saxophonist)
Willis "Gator" Jackson (April 25, 1932 – October 25, 1987) was an American jazz tenor saxophonist.
Willis "Gator" Jackson (April 25, 1932 – October 25, 1987) was an American jazz tenor saxophonist.
Woody Shaw
Woody Shaw (December 24, 1944 – May 10, 1989) was an American jazz trumpeter, flugelhornist, cornetist, composer and band leader, often referred to as the "last innovator" in the jazz tru...
Woody Shaw (December 24, 1944 – May 10, 1989) was an American jazz trumpeter, flugelhornist, cornetist, composer and band leader, often referred to as the "last innovator" in the jazz tru...
Zoot Sims
John Haley "Zoot" Sims (October 29, 1925 - March 23, 1985) was an American jazz saxophonist, playing mainly tenor and soprano.
John Haley "Zoot" Sims (October 29, 1925 - March 23, 1985) was an American jazz saxophonist, playing mainly tenor and soprano.