Warne Marsh
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Saxophonists · 1927–1987

Warne Marsh

American tenor saxophonist (1927–1987)

Born
26 October 1927
Los Angeles
Died
18 December 1987
North Hollywood
Country
United States
Active
1987–
Record labels
Criss Cross Jazz
Discography
22 albums

Biography

Warne Marsh was a jazz musician who played saxophone. Warne Marsh was born on 26 October 1927 in Los Angeles and died on 18 December 1987 in North Hollywood. The music is usually filed under jazz. Record labels: Criss Cross Jazz. The discography here lists 22 albums, from “Jazz of Two Cities” (1957) to “Ballad for You” (2010). Honours include Paul Acket Award.

Warne Marion Marsh (October 26, 1927 – December 18, 1987) was an American tenor saxophonist. Born in Los Angeles, his playing first came to prominence in the 1950s as a protégé of pianist Lennie Tristano and earned attention in the 1970s as a member of Supersax.

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Discography

Studio and live albums

Jazz of Two Cities 1957
Music for Prancing 1957
Warne Marsh 1958
How Deep, How High 1977
Warne Out 1977
Live In Hollywood 1979 · Live
Big Two 1980
Warne Marsh - Sal Mosca Quartet: At the Vanguard, Volume 1 1981
Warne Marsh - Sal Mosca Quartet: At the Vanguard, Volume 2 1981
A Ballad Album 1983
Warne Marsh Meets Gary Foster 1983
Blues for a Reason 1985
Two Days In The Life Of ... 1987
Newly Warne 1989
Live At The Montmartre Club - Jazz Exchange Vol. 2 1997 · Live
"I Got A Good One For You" 1999
Release Record. Send Tape. 1999
More Jazz From the East Village 2001
Marshlands 2003
Ne Plus Ultra 2006
All Music 2008
Ballad for You 2010

Analysed solos by Warne Marsh

  • Crosscurrenttenor saxophone · 258 BPM · F-maj · 1949-03-04
  • Wowtenor saxophone · 175 BPM · F-maj · 1949-03-04
  • Tautologytenor saxophone · 270 BPM · F-maj · 1949-09-27

Awards

Historic 78 rpm records

  • DEEP PURPLE MELVIN MOORE · Kai Winding · Warne Marsh · Billy Taylor · Jack… archive.org ↗
  • I'M SHOOTING HIGH KAI WINDING QUINTET · Kai Winding · Warne Marsh · Billy Taylor ·… archive.org ↗

Frequently asked questions

What instrument did Warne Marsh play?

Warne Marsh is known for playing saxophone.

When and where was Warne Marsh born?

Warne Marsh was born 26 October 1927 in Los Angeles.

What are Warne Marsh's best-known albums?

Albums in our database include Jazz of Two Cities (1957), Music for Prancing (1957), Warne Marsh (1958), How Deep, How High (1977) and Warne Out (1977).

External links

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