Arnett Cobb's 100th Birthday

Today (August 10, 2018) would have been American jazz tenor saxophonist Arnett Cobb's 100th Birthday.

Biography highlights (from Wikipedia)

• Born in Houston, Texas (August 10, 1918)
• Wrote the jazz standard, Smooth Sailing (1951)
• Played with Lionel Hampton (1942-1947)
• Passed away (1989)

We asked local sax players for comments about this legendary performer.

Darcy Hepner

I was into Arnett when I was checking out the whole 'Texas Tenor" phenomenon years ago. Arnett loomed large in the style. Incredible tone that could melt your socks and soul for miles.

Mary Kovacs (One Way Up)

He was the Texas wild man of the tenor sax with powerful sound.

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Links: Arnett Cobb, More 100th Birthdays

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The Adventures of Trebleclef, the Hamilton Blues Lovers Monkey

Trebleclef  was impressed with Andre Bisson's all-Beatles show at Saturday Nite Blues in Hamilton.

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He also popper by the Love Thy Liver fundraiser at Bay City Music Hall and checked out some amazing bands such as One Way Up and the Chasers!

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ONE WAY UP ↑ jazz funk boogies & blues cover Hey Jude @ Bay City Music Hall #HamOntMusic #HamOnt #hblvids ft Jason Colavecchia & Mary Kovacs
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Treble also went to Centre in the Square in Kitchener to check out the amazing Steve Hill with Paul Reddick

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