Jimmy Skidmore
James Richard Skidmore (8 February 1916 – 22 August 1998) was an English jazz tenor saxophonist. He was born in Manor Park, London and was the father of tenor and soprano saxophonist Alan Skidmore.[1] Perhaps best known for his work with George Shearing from 1950 to 1952, Jimmy Skidmore worked with a variety of other well-known jazz musicians, including Humphrey Lyttelton, Victor Feldman and Kenny Baker.
Jimmy Skidmore | |
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Birth name | Jimmy Skidmore |
Born | 8 February 1916 |
Origin | London, England |
Died | 22 August 1998 |
Genres | Jazz |
Instruments | tenor saxophone |
Associated acts | Alan Skidmore, Humphrey Lyttelton |
Select discography
- Oh Monah w/ Nat Gonella (Philips)
- Kenny Baker and Jazz Today Unit (Polygon)
- Kenny Baker and Friends (Nixa)
- The Melody Maker's All-Stars (Nixa)
With Humphrey Lyttelton
- Humph Plays Standards (Bethlehem)
- Humphrey Lyttelton and His Band (London)
- Music in the Making (Vogue)
- Jazz Today Unit (Esquire)
- Jazz Showcase (Nixa)
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