Hard Groove – Paul Gonsalves

An exciting uptempo swinger with a fun head. The changes are similar to the standard But Not For Me. A transcription is available of Paul Gonsalves' solo; it also includes his trading with Nat Adderley.

Paul Gonsalves

July 12, 1920 – May 15, 1974

A unique and very individual tenor saxophonist, Paul Gonsalves was born in Boston, MA, and raised in Pawtucket, R.I. Back in Boston, he was featured with the Sabby Lewis band, and after Army service (1942-1945) he made his first recording with Sabby Lewis in March 1946. Later that year he joined the Count Basie band, replacing Illinois Jacquet. He made his first official recording with Basie on January 3, 1947. He remained with Basie into 1949, then joined Dizzy Gillespie's bop-oriented big band later that year, recording with them on November 21, 1949, and January 9, 1950. Read more...

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