- Born
- 18 September 1923
New York City - Died
- 30 April 1981
New York City - Country
- United States
- Active
- 1941–
- Record labels
- Duke Records
Biography
Frank Socolow was a jazz musician who played saxophone and oboe. Frank Socolow was born on 18 September 1923 in New York City and died on 30 April 1981 in New York City. The music is usually filed under jazz. Record labels: Duke Records.
Frank Socolow (September 18, 1923 – April 30, 1981), born in New York City, was a jazz saxophonist and oboist, noted for his tenor playing. Socolow began his career in the early 1940s playing in swing bands led by Jack Nelson, Georgie Auld, Ted Fio Rito, Roy Stevens, Van Alexander and Shep Fields. In 1944 he landed the first of three stints (the others being in 1948 and 1956–57) with Boyd Raeburn's Orchestra, recording a number of records. In 1945 he recorded a session as leader (the first of only two) with Freddie Webster and a young Bud Powell for Duke Records.
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Frequently asked questions
What instrument did Frank Socolow play?
Frank Socolow is known for playing saxophone and oboe.
When and where was Frank Socolow born?
Frank Socolow was born 18 September 1923 in New York City.
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