John Handy

American jazz musician

Born: 3 February 1933
Dallas
Country: United States
Active: 1953–
Record labels: Columbia Records, Roulette
Discography: 13 albums

Biography

John Handy is a jazz musician who plays saxophone and alto saxophone. John Handy was born on 3 February 1933 in Dallas. The music is usually filed under jazz. Record labels: Columbia Records and Roulette. The discography here lists 13 albums, from “In the Vernacular” (1958) to “John Handy's Musical Dreamland” (1996).

John Richard Handy III (born February 3, 1933) is an American jazz musician most commonly associated with the alto saxophone. He also sings and plays the tenor and baritone saxophone, saxello, clarinet, and oboe.

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Discography

Studio and live albums

In the Vernacular 1958

No Coast Jazz 1961

Recorded Live at the Monterey Jazz Festival 1966 · Live

New View 1967 · Live

Projections 1968

Hard Work 1976

Karuna Supreme 1976

Carnival 1977

Where Go the Boats 1985

Handy Dandy Man 1986

Two Originals: Karuna Supreme & Rainbow 1994

John Handy's Musical Dreamland 1996

Centerpiece

Also plays on

Albums where John Handy is credited as a sideman

1959	Mingus Ah Um — Charles Mingus	alto saxophone, tenor saxophone, clarinet
1959	Jazz Portraits: Mingus in Wonderland — Charles Mingus	alto saxophone
1960	Mingus Dynasty — Charles Mingus	saxophone, alto saxophone
1960	Blues & Roots — Charles Mingus	alto saxophone
1965	Mingus at Monterey — Charles Mingus	tenor saxophone
1974	Mingus at Carnegie Hall — Charles Mingus	tenor saxophone, alto saxophone
1984	Bebop & Beyond — George Cables, Warren Gale, John Handy, Eddie Marshall, Mel Martin, Frank Tusa	alto saxophone

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Frequently asked questions

What instrument does John Handy play?

John Handy is known for playing saxophone and alto saxophone.

When and where was John Handy born?

John Handy was born 3 February 1933 in Dallas.

What are John Handy's best-known albums?

Albums in our database include In the Vernacular (1958), No Coast Jazz (1961), Recorded Live at the Monterey Jazz Festival (1966), New View (1967) and Projections (1968).

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