Quote of the day
It is better to meet danger than to wait for it. He that is on a lee shore, and foresees a hurricane, stands out to sea and encounters a storm to avoid a shipwreck.
Al Cohn
Born: November 24, 1925
Died: February 15, 1988 (aged 62)
Bio: Al Cohn was an American jazz saxophonist, arranger and composer. He came to prominence in the band of clarinetist Woody Herman and was known for his longtime musical partnership with fellow saxophonist Zoot Sims.
Known for:
- Al and Zoot (1957)
- Tenor Conclave (1957)
- Silver Blue (1976)
- True Blue (1976)
- The Sax Section (1956)