Sonny Simmons
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Saxophonists · 1933–2021

Sonny Simmons

American saxophonist (1933-2021)

Born
4 August 1933
Sicily Island
Died
8 April 2021
New York City
Country
United States
Record labels
Contemporary Records, ESP-Disk
Discography
23 albums

Biography

Sonny Simmons was a jazz musician who played saxophone and oboe. Sonny Simmons was born on 4 August 1933 in Sicily Island and died on 8 April 2021 in New York City. The music is usually filed under jazz. Record labels: Contemporary Records and ESP-Disk. The discography here lists 23 albums, from “The Cry!” (1963) to “Nomadic” (2014).

Huey "Sonny" Simmons (August 4, 1933 – April 6, 2021) was an American jazz musician.

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Discography

Studio and live albums

The Cry! 1963
Jazz Tempo, Latin Accents! 1965 · Audio Fidelity
Staying on the Watch 1966 · ESP‐Disk’
Music From the Spheres 1968 · ESP‐Disk’
Manhattan Egos 1969 · Arhoolie
Rumasuma 1970 · Contemporary
Burning Spirits 1971 · Contemporary
Backwoods Suite 1990
Global Jungle 1990
Ancient Ritual 1994
American Jungle 1997
Universal Prayer / Survival Skills 1999
The Traveller 2005
Happy Birthday Trane (live in Los Angeles) 2006 · Live
I'll See You When I Get There 2006
Last Man Standing 2007
Introducing Black Jack Pleasanton 2008
This Is the Music of Life, Vol. 2: Live at Zebulon 2008 · Live
Near the Oasis 2011
Symphony Of The Peacocks 2011
Beyond the Planets 2013
Leaving Knowledge, Wisdom and Brilliance / Chasing the Bird? 2014
Nomadic 2014

Also plays on

Albums where Sonny Simmons is credited as a sideman

Films about Sonny Simmons

Frequently asked questions

What instrument did Sonny Simmons play?

Sonny Simmons is known for playing saxophone and oboe.

When and where was Sonny Simmons born?

Sonny Simmons was born 4 August 1933 in Sicily Island.

What are Sonny Simmons's best-known albums?

Albums in our database include The Cry! (1963), Jazz Tempo, Latin Accents! (1965), Staying on the Watch (1966), Music From the Spheres (1968) and Manhattan Egos (1969).

External links

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