Saxophonists · 1920–1980

Jimmy Forrest

African American jazz musician (1920-1980)

Born: 24 January 1920
St. Louis
Died: 26 August 1980
Grand Rapids
Country: United States
Active: 1935–
Record labels: Delmark Records, United
Discography: 10 albums

Biography

Jimmy Forrest was a jazz musician who played saxophone. Jimmy Forrest was born on 24 January 1920 in St. Louis and died on 26 August 1980 in Grand Rapids. The music is usually filed under jazz. Record labels: Delmark Records and United. The discography here lists 10 albums, from “Forrest Fire” (1960) to “Four Classic Albums” (2013).

James Robert Forrest Jr. (January 24, 1920 – August 26, 1980) was an American jazz musician who played tenor saxophone throughout his career. Forrest is known for his first solo recording of "Night Train". It reached No. 1 on the Billboard R&B chart in March 1952, and stayed at the top for seven weeks. "Hey Mrs. Jones" (No. 3 R&B) and "Bolo Blues" were his other hits. All were made for United Records, for which he recorded between 1951 and 1953; he recorded frequently as both a sideman and a bandleader.

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Discography

Studio and live albums

Forrest Fire 1960

Out of the Forrest 1961

All the Gin Is Gone 1964

most much! 1989

Heart of the Forrest 1995

Live at the Barrel 1996 · Live

Sit Down And Relax With Jimmy Forrest 1996

Soul Street 1998

Black Forrest 1999

Four Classic Albums 2013

Historic 78 rpm records

Hey Mrs. Jones Jimmy Forrest and Orcehstra · Forrest & Reagan · 1952 archive.org ↗
Sophisticated Lady Jimmy Forrest and his All Star Combo · Ellington · 1952 archive.org ↗
Blue Groove Jimmy Forrest and Orchestra · Forrest · 1952 archive.org ↗
BIG DIP JIMMY FORREST · Forrest · 1952 archive.org ↗
MY BUDDY JIMMY FORREST · Kahn · Donaldson · 1952 archive.org ↗
Mrs. Jones Daughter Jimmy Forrest His Tenor and All Star Combo · Ragan · Miller · 1953 archive.org ↗
Mr. Goodbeat Jimmy Forrest His Tenor and All Star Combo · Ragan · Miller · 1953 archive.org ↗
Flight 3 - D Jimmy Forrest and his All Star Combo · Forrest · 1954 archive.org ↗

Frequently asked questions

What instrument did Jimmy Forrest play?

Jimmy Forrest is known for playing saxophone.

When and where was Jimmy Forrest born?

Jimmy Forrest was born 24 January 1920 in St. Louis.

What are Jimmy Forrest's best-known albums?

Albums in our database include Forrest Fire (1960), Out of the Forrest (1961), All the Gin Is Gone (1964), most much! (1989) and Heart of the Forrest (1995).

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