Zoot Sims, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Zoot Sims

jazz musician

Date of Birth: 29-Oct-1925

Place of Birth: Inglewood, California, United States

Date of Death: 23-Mar-1985

Profession: composer, saxophonist, jazz musician

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Scorpio

John Haley "Zoot" Sims (October 29, 1925 – March 23, 1985) was an American jazz saxophonist, playing mainly tenor but also alto (and, later, soprano) saxophone.
He first gained attention in the "Four Brothers" sax section of Woody Herman's big band, afterward enjoying a long solo career, often in partnership with fellow saxmen Gerry Mulligan and Al Cohn, and the trombonist Bob Brookmeyer.