- Born
- 8 February 1916
London - Died
- 22 August 1998
London - Country
- United Kingdom
Biography
Jimmy Skidmore was a jazz musician who played saxophone. Jimmy Skidmore was born on 8 February 1916 in London and died on 22 August 1998 in London. The music is usually filed under jazz.
James Richard Skidmore (8 February 1916 – 22 August 1998) was an English jazz tenor saxophonist. He was born in Manor Park, London and was the father of tenor and soprano saxophonist Alan Skidmore. Perhaps best known for his work with George Shearing from 1950 to 1952, Jimmy Skidmore worked with a variety of other well-known jazz musicians, including Humphrey Lyttelton, Victor Feldman and Kenny Baker. He celebrated his 80th birthday playing alongside his son. Two years later, Skidmore died in Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire, England, in August 1998, at the age of 82.
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Historic 78 rpm records
- THERE'S A SMALL HOTEL RALPH SHARON SEXTET · Ralph Sharon · Pete Chilver · Jimmy Skidmore ·… · 1950 archive.org ↗
Frequently asked questions
What instrument did Jimmy Skidmore play?
Jimmy Skidmore is known for playing saxophone.
When and where was Jimmy Skidmore born?
Jimmy Skidmore was born 8 February 1916 in London.
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