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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 known 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 hits.
Mr. Swing is an album by trumpeter Harry Edison which was recorded in 1958 at the same session that produced The Swinger and released on the Verve label in 1960. ... Harry Edison – trumpet; Jimmy Forrest – tenor saxophone; Jimmy Jones – piano; Freddie Green – guitar; Joe Benjamin – bass; Charlie Persip – drums;
Origins and development. "Night Train" has a long and complicated history. The piece's opening riff was first recorded in 1940 by a small group led by Duke Ellington sideman Johnny Hodges, under the title "That's the Blues, Old Man". Ellington used the same riff as the opening and closing theme of a longer-form composition, "Happy-Go-Lucky ...
6 de ene. de 2022 · Jimmy Forrest remains one of the most exquisite and assertive swing tenor saxophonists of the post-war years. His driving solos and sense of time were always fluid and seamless, and he had an extraordinary grasp of how to maximize the impact of a song, especially a blues.
1 de sept. de 1997 · "Memories For The Count" and "Critic's Delight" are highlights, bouncing along at an enjoyable pace, and allowing the two to flush out themes and exchange licks. Also impressive is the playing of tenor man Jimmy Forrest, especially on the jam type medley that closes the original album.
30 de ene. de 2019 · Recorded for Verve in September 1958, the album features Edison teamed with tenor saxophonist Jimmy Forrest. They were backed by Jimmy Jones (p), Freddie Green (g), Joe Benjamin (b) and Charlie Persip (d,tympani). Pairing the two players was a stroke of genius.
27 de jul. de 1999 · The Swinger/Mr. Swing by Harry "Sweets" Edison released in 1999. Find album reviews, track lists, credits, awards and more at AllMusic.
