Jimmy Forrest
Jimmy Forrest
Person from United States
Genres: hard bop, jazz, saxophone, rhythm and blues, swing, blues
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About Jimmy Forrest
Jimmy Robert Forrest Jr. (January 24, 1920 - August 26, 1980) was a jazz musician who played tenor saxophone throughout his career. He is famous for his first solo recording of "Night Train", with its irresistible hook and classic tenor solo. He recorded frequently as both a side man and a leader. "Night Train" reached # 1 on the R&B charts in March 1952, and stayed at the top for seven weeks. "Hey Mrs. Jones" (# 3 R&B) and "Bolo Blues" were his other major hits. Forrest was born in St. Louis and played with the legendary Fate Marable as a young man. He was with Jay McShann in 1940-42 and with Andy Kirk from 1942-48, when he joined Duke Ellington. After his solo career, he played in small combos with Harry "Sweets" Edison and Al Grey as well as appearing with Count Basie. Late in life Jimmy married Betty Tardy and settled in Grand Rapids, MI, where he later died.
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Jimmy Forrest — Top 17 songs
| Artist | Song title | Like / Dislike | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jimmy Forrest | I've Got a Right to Cry | ||
| Jimmy Forrest | These Foolish Things | ||
| Jimmy Forrest | Sonny Boy | ||
| Jimmy Forrest | That's All | ||
| Jimmy Forrest | N140C047C Night Train | ||
| Jimmy Forrest | Black Forrest | ||
| Jimmy Forrest | Night Train | ||
| Jimmy Forrest | Robbins' Nest | ||
| Jimmy Forrest | Night Train | ||
| Jimmy Forrest | By the River Sainte Marie | ||
| Jimmy Forrest | Yesterdays | ||
| Jimmy Forrest | I've Got A Right To Cry | ||
| Jimmy Forrest | Remember | ||
| Jimmy Forrest | Night Train | ||
| Jimmy Forrest | Bolo Blues | ||
| Jimmy Forrest | I Cried for You | ||
| Jimmy Forrest | Soft Winds |