Jimmy Garrison

Jimmy Garrison
Garrison playing, c. 1960s
Background information
Birth nameJames Emory Garrison
Born(1934-03-03)March 3, 1934
Miami, Florida, U.S.
DiedApril 7, 1976(1976-04-07) (aged 42)
New York City
GenresJazz, modal jazz, free jazz, hard bop, post-bop
OccupationMusician
InstrumentDouble bass
Years active1957-1976
LabelsImpulse! Records

James Emory Garrison (March 3, 1934 – April 7, 1976) was an American jazz double bassist. He is best remembered for his association with John Coltrane from 1961 to 1967.

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