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Jimmy Garrison (James Emory Garrison) was born on 3 March, 1933 in Miami, Florida, U.S., is an American jazz double bassist (1934-1976). Discover Jimmy Garrison's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 43 years old?

Popular As James Emory Garrison
Occupation Musician
Age 43 years old
Zodiac Sign Pisces
Born 3 March 1933
Birthday 3 March
Birthplace Miami, Florida, U.S.
Date of death 7 April, 1976
Died Place New York City
Nationality Georgia

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1934

James Emory Garrison (March 3, 1934 – April 7, 1976) was an American jazz double bassist.

1950

Garrison came of age in the 1950s Philadelphia jazz scene, which included fellow bassists Reggie Workman and Henry Grimes, pianist McCoy Tyner and trumpeter Lee Morgan.

1957

Between 1957 and 1962, Garrison played and recorded with trumpeter Kenny Dorham; clarinetist Tony Scott; drummer Philly Joe Jones; and saxophonists Bill Barron (musician), Lee Konitz, and Jackie McLean, as well as Curtis Fuller, Benny Golson, Lennie Tristano, and Pharoah Sanders, among others.

1960

Garrison also worked with Ornette Coleman during the 1960s, first recording with him in 1961 on Ornette on Tenor.

1961

He is best remembered for his association with John Coltrane from 1961 to 1967.

Garrison was born in Miami, Florida and moved to Philadelphia when he was 10, where he learned to play bass during his senior year of high school.

In 1961, he recorded with Ornette Coleman, appearing on Coleman's albums Ornette on Tenor and The Art of the Improvisers.

He also worked with Walter Bishop, Jr. and Cal Massey during the early years of his career.

1962

He formally joined Coltrane's quartet in 1962, replacing Workman.

The long trio blues "Chasin' the Trane" is one of his first recorded performances with Coltrane and Elvin Jones.

Garrison performed on many Coltrane recordings, including A Love Supreme.

After John Coltrane's death, Garrison worked and recorded with Alice Coltrane, Hampton Hawes, Archie Shepp, Clifford Thornton and groups led by Elvin Jones.

1968

He and Elvin Jones recorded with Coleman in 1968, and have been credited with eliciting more forceful playing than usual from Coleman on the albums New York Is Now! and Love Call.

1971

In 1971 and 1972, Garrison taught as a Visiting Artist at Wesleyan University and Bennington College.

Garrison had four daughters and a son.

With his first wife Robbie he had three daughters, Robin, Lori and Italy based jazz vocalist Joy Garrison.

With his second wife, dancer and choreographer Roberta Escamilla Garrison, he had Maia Claire, and jazz bassist Matt Garrison.

1976

Jimmy Garrison died of lung cancer on April 7, 1976.

Garrison was known for his inventive and melodic basslines, often using broken time and avoiding straight quarter notes as in a traditional walking bassline, to suggest the time and pulse rather than to outright play it.

He was also known for his frequent use of double stops, and for strumming the strings of the bass with his thumb.

Garrison would often play unaccompanied improvised solos, sometimes as song introductions prior to the other musicians joining in, and occasionally used a bow.

Garrison had a uniquely heavy and powerful gut string tone.

With Walter Bishop Jr.

With Benny Carter

With Alice Coltrane

With John Coltrane

With Ted Curson

With Bill Dixon

With Kenny Dorham

With Elvin Jones

With Lee Konitz

With Rolf Kühn and Joachim Kühn

With Cal Massey