Jimmy Forrest, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Jimmy Forrest

African American jazz musician

Date of Birth: 24-Jan-1920

Place of Birth: St. Louis, Missouri, United States

Date of Death: 26-Aug-1980

Profession: saxophonist, jazz musician

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Aquarius

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.
All were made for United Records, which recorded Forrest between 1951 and 1953.
He recorded frequently as both a sideman and a bandleader.