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James Robert Forrest Jr. (January 24, 1920 – August 26, 1980) was an American jazz musician, who played tenor saxophone throughout his career. Forrest is famous for his first solo recording of "Night Train". It reached No. 1 on the Billboard R&B chart in March 1952, and stayed at the top for seven weeks. "Hey Mrs. Jones" (No. 3 R&B) and "Bolo Blues" were his other major hits. All were made for United Records, which recorded Forrest between 1951 and 1953. He recorded frequently as both a sideman and a bandleader.

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  • Forrest (James Robert Jr. dit Jimmy), est un saxophoniste ténor américain (Saint Louis, Missouri, 24 janvier 1920 – Grand Rapids, Michigan, 26 août 1980). (fr)
  • James Robert Forrest (St. Louis, Misuri, 24 de enero de 1920 - Grand Rapids, Michigan, 26 de agosto de 1980) fue un saxofonista tenor norteamericano de jazz. Sus primeros trabajos los desarrolló en el área de su ciudad natal, con las orquestas de Fate Marable y Dewey Jackson, para trasladarse, en 1940, a Nueva York. Allí se incorporó a la big band de Jay McShann, con quien estuvo hasta finales de 1942. Después trabajó con Andy Kirk (1943-1947) y Duke Ellington (1949-1950). De regreso a St. Louis, organiza su propia banda, con la que actúa dentro de la escena funky jazz, consiguiendo un gran éxito con el tema "Night Train" (1951), hasta que se incorpora al grupo de Harry Edison. Ocasionalmente, tocó con Miles Davis (primavera de 1952). Entre 1973 y 1978, toca en la big band de Count Basie, (es)
  • James Robert Forrest Jr. (January 24, 1920 – August 26, 1980) was an American jazz musician, who played tenor saxophone throughout his career. Forrest is famous for his first solo recording of "Night Train". It reached No. 1 on the Billboard R&B chart in March 1952, and stayed at the top for seven weeks. "Hey Mrs. Jones" (No. 3 R&B) and "Bolo Blues" were his other major hits. All were made for United Records, which recorded Forrest between 1951 and 1953. He recorded frequently as both a sideman and a bandleader. (en)
  • James Robert „Jimmy“ Forrest, jr. (* 24. Januar 1920 in St. Louis, Missouri; † 26. August 1980 in Grand Rapids, Michigan) war ein US-amerikanischer Jazzmusiker (Tenorsaxophonist). Forrest wurde berühmt durch seine Komposition Night Train und galt lange als typischer Rhythm and Blues-Tenorsaxophonist. Er verband Stilelemente von Coleman Hawkins, Ben Webster und Chu Berry mit der melodischen Eleganz Lester Youngs. (de)
  • Jimmy Forrest (St. Louis, 24 januari 1920 - Grand Rapids, 26 augustus 1980) was een Amerikaanse jazzsaxofonist (tenorsaxofoon), die onder meer speelde in de orkesten van Duke Ellington en Count Basie. In de jaren vijftig had hij verschillende hits, zoals 'Night Train'. (nl)
  • Sassofonista dal suono forte e dotato di grande dinamismo, seppe integrare nel suo stile musicale umori di rhythm and blues con elementi bebop. (it)
  • NOM D'ETAT CIVIL : JAMES ROBERT FORREST JUNIOR MORT A GRAND RAPIDS (MICHIGAN) (fr)
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