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Zoot Sims(1925-1985)

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Zoot Sims
Zoot Sims was born on 29 October 1925 in Inglewood, California, USA. He is known for The Cool of the Evening (1966), Soundstage (1974) and Rocky Mountain Jazz Party (1977). He was married to Louise. He died on 23 March 1985 in New York City, New York, USA.
BornOctober 29, 1925
DiedMarch 23, 1985(59)
BornOctober 29, 1925
DiedMarch 23, 1985(59)
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Known for

The Cool of the Evening (1966)
The Cool of the Evening
TV Series
  • Soundtrack
Wai-Fong Chu in Soundstage (1974)
Soundstage
8.2
TV Series
  • Music Department
Rocky Mountain Jazz Party
  • Self
  • 1977
Jazz on Stage
TV Series
  • Self

Credits

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Music Department

  • Wai-Fong Chu in Soundstage (1974)
    Soundstage
    8.2
    TV Series
    • musician: saxophone
    • 1979
  • Monsanto Night Presents Benny Goodman
    TV Special
    • musician: tenor saxophone
    • 1974

Soundtrack

  • Sophia Wu, Ian Wang, Rachael Schmidt, Alvan Cai, and Shealand Fairchild in Try Harder! (2021)
    Try Harder!
    7.3
    • performer: "Blinuet"
    • 2021
  • John David Washington and Zendaya in Malcolm & Marie (2021)
    Malcolm & Marie
    6.6
    • performer: "Betaminus"
    • 2021
  • Titus Welliver in Bosch (2014)
    Bosch
    8.5
    TV Series
    • writer: "Zootcase" (uncredited)
    • 2016
  • Jennifer Aniston, Owen Wilson, Will Forte, Rhys Ifans, Kathryn Hahn, and Imogen Poots in She's Funny That Way (2014)
    She's Funny That Way
    6.2
    • arranger: "Bill Bailey"
    • performer: "Bill Bailey"
    • 2014
  • Altman (2014)
    Altman
    6.8
    • performer: "Four Brothers"
    • 2014
  • Ravi Patel in Meet the Patels (2014)
    Meet the Patels
    7.1
    • performer: "Blinuet"
    • 2014
  • Big Sur (2013)
    Big Sur
    5.7
    • performer: "Bill Bailey"
    • 2013
  • Bill Murray, Jason Schwartzman, and Olivia Williams in Rushmore (1998)
    Rushmore
    7.6
    • performer: "Blinuet"
    • 1998
  • Bottle Rocket (1993)
    Bottle Rocket
    6.6
    Short
    • performer: "Jane-O"
    • writer: "Jane-O"
    • 1993
  • Kerouac, the Movie (1984)
    Kerouac, the Movie
    6.8
    • Soundtrack
    • performer: "I Wonder Who"
    • writer: "I Wonder Who" ("What's New")
    • 1984
  • Cells of Passion
    4.9
    • performer: "I Wish I Were in Love Again" (uncredited)
    • 1981
  • Inside Moves (1980)
    Inside Moves
    7.0
    • performer: "Captain Bligh"
    • writer: "Captain Bligh"
    • 1980
  • Monsanto Night Presents Benny Goodman
    TV Special
    • performer: "Bei Mir Bist Du Schön", "Slipped Disc", "Nice Work If You Can Get It", "Oh, Lady Be Good!", "Let's Dance", "King Porter Stomp", "Send In the Clowns", "Stealin' Apples", "Gotta Be This or That", "Sing, Sing, Sing (With a Swing)"
    • 1974
  • The Cool of the Evening (1966)
    The Cool of the Evening
    TV Series
    • performer: "What the World Needs Now, Is Love", "Doodle-oodle"
    • 1968

Personal details

  • Born
    • October 29, 1925
    • Inglewood, California, USA
  • Died
    • March 23, 1985
    • New York City, New York, USA(cancer)
  • Spouse
    • Louise? - March 23, 1985 (his death)
  • Other works
    Album (as The Zoot Sims Quartet): "Zoot" (Argo Records).

Did you know

  • Trivia
    Jazz and big band tenor saxophonist in the tradition of Lester Young. Renowned for his 'grooving', swinging style. Played extensively with Benny Goodman and Artie Shaw in the 1940s and 50s. Briefly with Woody Herman's Herd from 1947. Also toured with Stan Kenton and Gerry Mulligan. Co-led a quintet with fellow saxophonist Al Cohn during the 1950s and 60s.

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