Zoot Sims
American jazz saxophonist
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Summary
Zoot Sims was born on October 29, 1925[1], in Inglewood[2]. He died on March 23, 1985[3], in New York City[4]. He worked as a saxophonist[5], jazz musician[6], and musician[7]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,475 views/month, #7,143 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Country of citizenship: United States[9]
- Sex or gender: male[10]
- Genre: jazz[11], swing[12]
- Record label: Pablo[13]
- Discography: Zoot Sims discography[14]
- Commons category: Zoot Sims[15]
- Cause of death: cancer[16]
- Family name: Sims[17]
- Given name: John[18], Haley[19]
- Pseudonym: Zoot Sims[20]
- Manner of death: natural causes[21]
- Instrument: tenor saxophone[22]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[23]
- Birth name: John Haley Sims[24]
- Name in native language: Zoot Sims[25]
- Start of work period: 1944[26]
- Sibling: Ray Sims[27]
Why It Matters
Zoot Sims has Wikipedia articles in 19 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[28] He is known by 24 alternative names across languages and contexts.[29]
FAQs
Where was Zoot Sims born?
Zoot Sims was born in Inglewood[2].
Where did Zoot Sims die?
Zoot Sims died in New York City[4].
What did Zoot Sims do for work?
Zoot Sims worked as a saxophonist[5], jazz musician[6], and musician[7].