Jimmy Garrison

Jimmy Garrison (March 3, 1934 – April 7, 1976) was an American jazz double bassist best known for his long association with John Coltrane from 1961 – 1967. He appears on many Coltrane recordings, including A Love Supreme.

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March 3 - 1934 - April 7 - 1976 - American - Jazz - Double bass - John Coltrane

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Garrison had a long association with Ornette Coleman, first recording with him on Art of the Improvisers. He and Elvin Jones have been credited with eliciting more forceful playing than usual from Coleman on the albums New York is Now and Love Call.

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Ornette Coleman - Elvin Jones

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He also performed with Bill Barron, Kenny Dorham, Philly Joe Jones, Curtis Fuller, Benny Golson, Lennie Tristano, Lee Konitz, Jackie McLean, Pharaoh Sanders, and Tony Scott, among others. After Coltrane's death, Garrison worked with Hampton Hawes, Archie Shepp, and groups led by Elvin Jones.

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Bill Barron - Kenny Dorham - Philly Joe Jones - Curtis Fuller - Benny Golson - Lennie Tristano - Lee Konitz - Jackie McLean - Pharaoh Sanders - Tony Scott - Hampton Hawes - Archie Shepp - Elvin Jones

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