Clarinetists · 1934–2023

Tony Coe

British jazz musician (saxophones, clarinet, flute) and composer (1934-2023)

Born
29 November 1934
Canterbury
Died
16 March 2023
Canterbury
Country
United Kingdom
Active
1950–2023
Record labels
Storyville, Hat Hut Records, 33 Jazz Records, Incus
Discography
21 albums

Biography

Tony Coe was a jazz musician who played clarinet, flute and tenor saxophone. Tony Coe was born on 29 November 1934 in Canterbury and died on 16 March 2023 in Canterbury. The music is usually filed under jazz. Record labels: Storyville, Hat Hut Records, 33 Jazz Records and Incus. The discography here lists 21 albums, from “Tony’s Basement” (1967) to “Dancing in the Dark” (2021).

Anthony George Coe (29 November 1934 – 16 March 2023) was an English jazz musician who played clarinet, bass clarinet, and flute as well as soprano, alto, and tenor saxophones.

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Discography

Studio and live albums

Tony’s Basement 1967
Tony Coe, Brian Lemon Trio 1971
Zeitgeist: Based on Poems by Jill Robin 1977
Coe-Existence 1978
Tournée Du Chat 1983 · Live
Le Chat Se Retourne 1984
Mainly Mancini 1985
Mer de Chine 1988
Canterbury Song 1989
Les voix d'Itxassou 1990
Les Sources Bleues 1991
Some Other Autumn 1993
Blue Jersey 1995
In Concert 1997 · Live
Days of Wine and Roses 1998
Sun, Moon And Stars 1999
British-American Blue 2000
Dreams 2001
Free Zone Appleby 2003 2004 · Live
Schindler's Mind 2005
Dancing in the Dark 2021 · Live

Also plays on

Albums where Tony Coe is credited as a sideman

1959 Triple Exposure — Humphrey Lyttelton alto saxophone
1961 Humph Plays Standards — Humphrey Lyttelton reeds
1969 Windmill Tilter: The Story of Don Quixote — Ken Wheeler and The John Dankworth Orchestra saxophone
1970 CCS — CCS saxophone, woodwind
1973 Labyrinth — Ian Carr with Nucleus clarinet, bass clarinet, tenor saxophone
1975 November Girl — Carmen McRae, The Kenny Clarke - Francy Boland Big Band reeds
1975 Mirrors — Benny Bailey reeds
1976 Floresta Canto — Phil Woods With Chris Gunning and Orchestra saxophone
1978 Harmony of the Spheres — Neil Ardley clarinet, soprano saxophone
1979 Time — Derek Bailey & Tony Coe clarinet
1983 Stan Tracey Now — Stan Tracey tenor saxophone
1995 Clark After Dark — Clark Terry clarinet, flute, tenor saxophone

Frequently asked questions

What instrument did Tony Coe play?

Tony Coe is known for playing clarinet, flute and tenor saxophone.

When and where was Tony Coe born?

Tony Coe was born 29 November 1934 in Canterbury.

What are Tony Coe's best-known albums?

Albums in our database include Tony’s Basement (1967), Tony Coe, Brian Lemon Trio (1971), Zeitgeist: Based on Poems by Jill Robin (1977), Coe-Existence (1978) and Tournée Du Chat (1983).

External links

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