Zoot Sims
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About
Tenor and soprano saxophonist who played with many different bands and artists, including Gerry Mulligan's sextet.
Before Fame
He served in the United States Air Force and collaborated with a wide variety of other performers when his service concluded.
Trivia
One of Jim Henson's Muppets shares the name "Zoot" and also plays saxophone.
Family Life
He was born and raised in Inglewood, California.
Associated With
He performed on some of Jack Kerouac's recordings.