Paul Gonsalves

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Paul Gonsalves

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American jazz tenor saxophone player.

Born: 12 July 1920 in Boston, Massachusetts, USA.
Died: 14 May 1974 in London, England, UK (aged 53).

Gonsalves joined Count Basie's band in 1946, was briefly in Dizzy Gillespie's big band (1949-1950) before joining Duke Ellington. The long improvisation on "Diminuendo And Crescendo in Blue" at the Newport Jazz Festival in 1956 led to a comeback for Ellington's orchestra as a whole. Gonsalves stayed with Ellington for the rest of his career, but also recorded prolifically as a soloist with other groups and as a leader. Died nine days before Ellington, who was never told Gonsalves had died.

Father of Brainstorm band member Renell Gonsalves.

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I Cover The Waterfront

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Yesterdays

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Dukes Place

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Things Ain't What They Used To Be

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Milli Terry

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Paul Gonsalves has released 18 albums between 1955 and 2016. Notable releases include Change Of Setting, Clark Terry And His Orchestra, Mexican Bandit Meets Pittsburgh Pirate. Explore their complete discography on this page.

Paul Gonsalves' most-played tracks include I Cover The Waterfront, Yesterdays, Dukes Place, Things Ain't What They Used To Be, Milli Terry. Listen to these songs and explore more from their catalog on this page.

American jazz tenor saxophone player. Born: 12 July 1920 in Boston, Massachusetts, USA. Died: 14 May 1974 in London, England, UK (aged 53). Gonsalves joined Count Basie's band in 1946, was briefly in Dizzy Gillespie's big band (1949-1950) before join... Read the full biography on this page.

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