Jimmy Mundy
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Saxophonists · 1907–1983

Jimmy Mundy

American jazz tenor saxophonist, arranger, and composer (1907-1983)

Born
28 June 1907
Cincinnati
Died
24 April 1983
New York City
Country
United States
Discography
1 album

Biography

Jimmy Mundy was a jazz musician who played saxophone. Jimmy Mundy was born on 28 June 1907 in Cincinnati and died on 24 April 1983 in New York City. The music is usually filed under jazz.

James Mundy (June 28, 1907 – April 24, 1983) was an American jazz tenor saxophonist, arranger, and composer, best known for his arrangements for Benny Goodman, Count Basie, and Earl Hines. Mundy died of cancer in New York City at the age of 75.

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Discography

Studio and live albums

I Surrender, Dear / Ain’t Misbehavin’ 1937

Also plays on

Albums where Jimmy Mundy is credited as a sideman

1956 Blue Moon — Carmen McRae arranger, conductor
1962 Sonny Stitt & The Top Brass — Sonny Stitt arranger
1965 Baker’s Holiday — Chet Baker arranger
1999 Torchy / Blue Moon — Carmen McRae arranger, conductor
2013 Baker's Holiday — Chet Baker arranger

Historic 78 rpm records

  • MELODRAMA IN A V-DISC RECORD ROOM; AIRMAIL SPECIAL Benny Carter and his Orchestra · Jimmy Mundy and his Orchestra ·… · 1946 archive.org ↗

Frequently asked questions

What instrument did Jimmy Mundy play?

Jimmy Mundy is known for playing saxophone.

When and where was Jimmy Mundy born?

Jimmy Mundy was born 28 June 1907 in Cincinnati.

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