Jymie Merritt
born May 3, 1926
| Instrument | bass |
| Birthplace | Philadelphia, PA |
Available Leadsheets
- High Modes - Hank Mobley Swing (medium)
- Politely - Bill Hardman Swing (medium)
Hailing from Philadelphia, PA, Jymie Merritt grew up in good company, playing his first professional gigs with John Coltrane, Tadd Dameron, Benny Golson and Philly Joe Jones. Merritt is most known for his work with Art Blakey and the Jazz Messengers from 1957-1962.He went on to play with blues guitarist, B.B. King, trumpeter/vocalist Chet Baker, Max Roach, Dizzy Gillespie, and Lee Morgan. Merritt remains a living legend of the music, residing still in center city Philadelphia.