Sonny Simmons Concert History

Altoist Sonny Simmons made a strong impression in the 1960s as one of the most promising avant-garde players. He grew up in Oakland, CA, started playing English horn, and then at 16 took up the alto. Stints with Lowell Fulsom and Amos Milburn and some time spent playing bebop preceded Simmons finding his own sound in free jazz. In 1961, he spent some time with Charles Mingus and then, in 1962, he formed a group with flutist Prince Lasha. After they recorded The Cry...

Date Concert Venue Location
Sep 08, 2012
Sonny Simmons Thunderbird Café and Music Hall Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States
Nov 06, 2011
Sonny Simmons / Sonny Simmons Quartet Yoshi's Oakland, California, United States
Dec 21, 2007
Sonny Simmons Bar Abbey Sheffield, England, United Kingdom
Dec 23, 1995
Sonny Simmons
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The Power Station New York, New York, United States
Dec 22, 1995
Sonny Simmons
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The Power Station New York, New York, United States
Sep 10, 1994
Sonny Simmons

San Diego Street Scene

Gaslamp Quarter San Diego, California, United States
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2012 1 concert
2011 1 concert
2007 1 concert
1995 2 concerts
1994 1 concert

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