Biography:
A fine all-round tenor player, Jimmy Forrest is best-known for recording
"Night Train," a song that he "borrowed" from the last part of Duke
Ellington's "Happy Go Lucky Local." While in high school in St. Louis,
Forrest worked with pianist Eddie Johnson, the legendary Fate Marable,
and the Jeter-Pillars Orchestra. In 1938, he went on the road with Don
Albert and then was with Jay McShann's Orchestra (1940-1942). In New
York, Forrest played with Andy Kirk (1942-1948) and Duke Ellington
(1949) before returning to St. Louis. After recording "Night Train,"
Forrest became a popular attraction and recorded a series of
jazz-oriented R&B singles. Among his most important later
associations were with Harry "Sweets" Edison (1958-1963), Count Basie's
Orchestra (1972-1977), and Al Grey, with whom he co-led a quintet until
his death. Forrest recorded for United (reissued by Delmark),
Prestige/New Jazz (1960-1962), and Palo Alto (1978).
by Scott Yanow
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Biografía:
Jimmy Forrest es conocido por haber grabado "Night Train", una canción
que tomó prestada de la última parte de "Happy Go Lucky Local" de Duke
Ellington. Mientras estaba en el instituto en St. Louis, Forrest trabajó
con el pianista Eddie Johnson, la legendaria Fate Marable, y la
Jeter-Pillars Orchestra. En 1938, se fue de gira con Don Albert y luego
estuvo con la Orquesta de Jay McShann (1940-1942). En Nueva York,
Forrest tocó con Andy Kirk (1942-1948) y Duke Ellington (1949) antes de
regresar a St. Después de grabar "Night Train", Forrest se convirtió en
una atracción popular y grabó una serie de singles de R&B orientados
al jazz. Entre sus asociaciones posteriores más importantes se
encuentran con Harry "Sweets" Edison (1958-1963), la Orquesta del Conde
Basie (1972-1977) y Al Grey, con quien dirigió un quinteto hasta su
muerte. Forrest grabó para United (reeditado por Delmark), Prestige/New
Jazz (1960-1962) y Palo Alto (1978).
por Scott Yanow
1 - Take The "A" Train
2 - Night Train
3 - Love For Sale
4 - Annie Laurie
5 - These Foolish Things
Jimmy Forrest (ts) Shirley Scott (org) Randy Marsh (d)
Recorded 12/28/1978 Alibi Club, Grand Rapids, Michigan
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