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James Spaulding
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Saxophonists · b. 1937

James Spaulding

American jazz saxophonist and flutist

Born
30 July 1937
Indianapolis
Country
United States
Record labels
HighNote Records, Storyville
Discography
6 albums

Biography

James Spaulding is a jazz musician who plays saxophone and flute. James Spaulding was born on 30 July 1937 in Indianapolis. The music is usually filed under jazz. Record labels: HighNote Records and Storyville. The discography here lists 6 albums, from “Plays the Legacy of Duke Ellington” (1978) to “Down With It” (2019).

James Ralph Spaulding Jr. (was born July 30, 1937) is an American jazz saxophonist and flutist. Born in Indianapolis, Indiana, United states, Spaulding attended the Chicago Cosmopolitan School of Music. Between 1957 and 1961, he was a member of Sun Ra's band. In the 1960s, he worked as a studio musician at Blue Note Records, recording with Wayne Shorter, Horace Silver, and Stanley Turrentine. He was also a member of Freddie Hubbard's quintet and the World Saxophone Quartet. He went on to work with some post-bop musicians such as Max Roach, Randy Weston and Woody Shaw. Under the leadership of Mercer Ellington, in the 1970s, Spaulding played in the Duke Ellington Orchestra. In the 1980s, Spaulding worked with Ricky Ford and, as part of an octet, with David Murray.

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Discography

Studio and live albums

Plays the Legacy of Duke Ellington 1978
Brilliant Corners 1989
Blues Nexus 1994
The Smile of the Snake 1997
Escapade 1999
Down With It 2019 · Live

Also plays on

Albums where James Spaulding is credited as a sideman

1970 Louis Armstrong and His Friends — Louis Armstrong flute

Frequently asked questions

What instrument does James Spaulding play?

James Spaulding is known for playing saxophone and flute.

When and where was James Spaulding born?

James Spaulding was born 30 July 1937 in Indianapolis.

What are James Spaulding's best-known albums?

Albums in our database include Plays the Legacy of Duke Ellington (1978), Brilliant Corners (1989), Blues Nexus (1994), The Smile of the Snake (1997) and Escapade (1999).

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