Arnett Cobb
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Arnett Cobb was an acclaimed American jazz saxophonist who performed and recorded with several artists from the 1930s until his death in 1989 aged 70. Born in Houston, Texas, he began playing as a teenager and had stints with bands led by Frank Davis, Chester Boone and Milt Larkin. He played in Lional Hampton's band and also in groups led by Jimmy Heath and Joe Henderson. His solo recordings include 'Arnett Blows for 1300' (1947), 'Party Time' (1959), 'Movin' Right Along' (1960), 'Arnett Cobb is Back' (1978), 'Funky Butt' (1981), 'Keep on Pushin' (1984), and 'Tenor Tribute Vols.1 and 2' (1988). The New York Times said in its obituary that he was "a highly regarded tenor saxophonist, known for his exuberant visceral style and big honking sound".
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- Smooth Sailing
- Foot Pattin' by Arnett Cobb
- Charmaine
- Slats
- No Dues
- Satin Doll
- It Could Happen To You featuring Arnett Cobb
- Lester Leaps In featuring Arnett Cobb
- I Got Rhythm
- Black Velvet by Red Garland Trio
- La Première Fille featuring Arnett Cobb
- Dans L'Eau De La Claire Fontaine featuring Arnett Cobb
- Li'l Sonny
- Open House
- Love You Madly featuring Arnett Cobb
- Centerpiece featuring Arnett Cobb
- Fourmost featuring Arnett Cobb
- Cocktails for Two
- Very Saxy featuring Arnett Cobb
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- Go, Red, Go
- Walkin' With Sid
- Very Saxy by Arnett Cobb
- Lester Leaps In by Arnett Cobb
