Sonny Simmons
About Sonny Simmons
Altoist Sonny Simmons made a strong impression in the 1960s as one of the most promising avant-garde players. He grew up in Oakland, CA, started playing English horn, and then at 16 took up the alto. Stints with Lowell Fulsom and Amos Milburn and some time spent playing bebop preceded Simmons finding his own sound in free jazz. In 1961, he spent some time with Charles Mingus and then, in 1962, he formed a group with flutist Prince Lasha. After they recorded The Cry
Shop
Gear for Music Lovers
Editor's PickAudio-Technica AT-LP120XUSB
Direct-drive USB turntable
View on Amazon
BestsellerSony WH-1000XM5
Noise-canceling headphones
View on Amazon
Audio-Technica AT-LP60X
Fully automatic belt-drive turntable
View on Amazon
Sony WH-1000XM4
Wireless noise-canceling headphones
View on AmazonSpinn Radio may earn a commission from partner links on this page. As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases.
Top Tracks
Metamorphosis
A Distant Voice
Interplanetary Travelers
Resolutions
City Of David
Interplanetary Travelers (Edit
Zarak's Symphony
Dolphy's Days
Visions
Balladia
Coltrane in Paradise
The Prober
Sunset
Manhattan Egos
Interplanetary Travellers
New Newk
Help Them Through This World
The Beauty of Ibis
Land of the Freaks
Seven Dances of Salome
Burning Spirits No. 1
Healing Rays
Reincarnation
Things And Beings
My Favorite Things
Divine Magnet
Ancient Ritual
Purple Rays
American Jungle Theme
Beings of Light
Humprhey
Burning Spirits No. 2
E=MC2
Coltrane Story
I'll See You When You Get There
We Are Entering The Place Of That
Voodoo Hoodoo Funk
Theme For Linda
Trumpet Ship
I Put It In A Dark Area Where I Can't Remember No More
Crystal
Interplanetary Travelers (edit)
On Eric Dolphy I (Interview)
Spheres
Armada
The Other East
Country Parson
Balladia Simmons
Land Of The Freaks (Album Version)
Duet
Similar Artists
Find stations playing Sonny Simmons
Tune into 50,000+ live radio stations from every corner of the world on an interactive 3D globe with audio-reactive visualizations.