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Henry Grimes
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Bassists · 1935–2020

Henry Grimes

American musician (1935–2020)

Born
3 November 1935
Philadelphia
Died
15 April 2020
East Harlem
Country
United States
Active
1958–
Discography
8 albums

Biography

Henry Grimes was a jazz musician who played double bass and violin. Henry Grimes was born on 3 November 1935 in Philadelphia and died on 15 April 2020 in East Harlem. The music is usually filed under jazz. The discography here lists 8 albums, from “Nile River Suite” (2004) to “Same Egg” (2013).

Henry Grimes (November 3, 1935 – April 15, 2020) was an American jazz double bassist and violinist. After more than a decade of activity and performance, notably as a leading bassist in free jazz, Grimes completely disappeared from the music scene by 1970. Grimes was often presumed to have died, but he was discovered in 2002 and returned to performing.

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Discography

Studio and live albums

Nile River Suite 2004
The Power of Light 2007 · Live
Going to the Ritual 2008
Solo 2009
Spirits Aloft 2010
My Head Is My Only House Unless It Rains 2012
Purity 2012
Same Egg 2013

Frequently asked questions

What instrument did Henry Grimes play?

Henry Grimes is known for playing double bass and violin.

When and where was Henry Grimes born?

Henry Grimes was born 3 November 1935 in Philadelphia.

What are Henry Grimes's best-known albums?

Albums in our database include Nile River Suite (2004), The Power of Light (2007), Going to the Ritual (2008), Solo (2009) and Spirits Aloft (2010).

External links

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