Quote of the day
If we had no winter, the spring would not be so pleasant: if we did not sometimes taste of adversity, prosperity would not be so welcome.
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)