The year 2025 marks the centenary of the birth of John Haley Sims, known around the world by his singular nickname, Zoot, a colossus of the saxophone who left this world far too soon in March 1985.
Joining what sometimes seems like a flood of major jazz artist reissues come another two albums from Bethlehem Records: Down Home with the Zoot Sims Quartet and Motor City Scene with an all-star ...
There can never be too many tributes to the late Zoot Sims, a swinging and lyrical mainstream tenor saxophonist, whose influence may unfortunately be receding into the netherworld of musical history.
Ken Clarke QC MP and the film and TV composer John Altman discuss the life and music of American sax player Zoot Sims. Show more Zoot Sims was one of the most naturally talented saxophone players in ...