Paul Gonsalves
Born in Brockton, Massachusetts on July 12, 1920, Paul Gonsalvez was a jazz
tenor saxophonist who has been credited as reviving Duke Ellington’s career in
the 1950s. As a young boy, Gonsalves focused his attention on the guitar,
playing folks songs for his family. He switched to tenor saxophone before his
military service during World War II. After the war, he spent two years with
Count Basie (1947-1949) and then spent a year with Dizzy Gillespie before
joining Duke Ellington’s band in 1950. In 1956, during Ellington’s performance
at the Monterey Jazz Festival, it was Gonzalvez’s...
It Don't Mean a Thing (If It Ain't Got That Swing)Paul Gonsalves and Earl Hines
Day DreamPaul Gonsalves, Johnny Hodges and Ray Nance
PerdidoSonny Stitt and Paul Gonsalves
I Surrender, DearPaul Gonsalves
StardustPaul Gonsalves and Sonny Stitt
Just A-Sittin' and A-Rockin'Paul Gonsalves, Ray Nance and Paul Nance
It Don't Mean a Thing (If It Ain't Got That Swing)Paul Gonsalves and Earl Hines
Complete Recordings
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Day DreamPaul Gonsalves, Johnny Hodges and Ray Nance
Memories of Ellington
3:25
PerdidoSonny Stitt and Paul Gonsalves
The Jazz Masters: Paul Gonsalves (with The Duke Ellington Orchestra)
12:41
I Surrender, DearPaul Gonsalves
Gettin' Together!
4:22
StardustPaul Gonsalves and Sonny Stitt
Everything's Cool
6:11
Just A-Sittin' and A-Rockin'Paul Gonsalves, Ray Nance and Paul Nance
The Chris barber Jubilee Tour Album 4
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