Al Cohn

Person · Male

Al Cohn

From
Brooklyn, United States
Active
1925–1988
Releases
57
  • jazz
  • hard bop
  • beat poetry
  • cool jazz
  • jazz poetry
  • serialism

About

Alvin Gilbert Cohn (November 24, 1925 – February 15, 1988) was an American jazz saxophonist, arranger and composer. He came to prominence in the band of clarinetist Woody Herman and was known for his longtime musical partnership with fellow saxophonist Zoot Sims.

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Member of

Discography

Albums 40
Live 9
Compilations 8

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Married

Parent

Also known as

アル・コーン

Tags

  • american
  • big band jazz
  • west coast jazz

Identifiers

ISNI
0000000114429439
IPI
00006462309
IPI
00037262197
IPI
00208630194

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