Kai Winding
One of the finest trombonists to emerge from the bebop era, Kai Winding was always to an extent overshadowed by J.J. Johnson, although they co-led one of the most popular jazz groups of the mid-'50s. Born in Denmark, Winding emigrated to the U.S. with his family when he was 12. He had short stints with the orchestras of Alvino Rey and Sonny Dunham, and played in a service band in the Coast Guard for three years. Winding's first burst of fame occurred during his year with Stan Kenton's Orchestra (1946-1947), during which his phrasing influenced and was adopted by the other trombonists, leading to a permanent change in the Kenton sound. He also participated in some early bop sessions, played with Tadd Dameron (1948-1949), and was on one of the Miles Davis' nonet's famous recording sessions. After playing with the big bands of Charlie Ventura and Benny Goodman, he formed a quintet with J.J. Johnson (1954-1956); the two trombonists (who sounded nearly identical at the time) had occasional reunions after going their separate ways. Winding led a four-trombone septet off and on through the latter half of the 1950s and into the '60s, was music director for the Playboy clubs in New York, and during 1971-1972 worked with the Giants of Jazz (an all-star group with Dizzy Gillespie, Sonny Stitt, and Thelonious Monk). Although he recorded frequently both as a leader and a sideman throughout his career, most of Winding's sessions are not currently available on CD.
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That's My Baby (Kai Winding / JayJay Johnson / Bill Evans)
Kai Winding, JayJay Johnson, Bill Evans
Jazz - Released by Ivano Recordz on 17 aug. 2013
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The Great Kai & Jj
Jazz - Released by Lumi Entertainment on 1 feb. 2013
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Trombone by Three
Jazz - Released by Black Sheep Music on 1 jan. 1956
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White Bebop Boys Vol. 3 (1948-49) Kai Winding – Allen Eager – Brew Moore – Stan Getz
Kai Winding, Stan Getz, Allen Eager
Jazz - Released by Documents on 1 sep. 2008
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Greatest Songs
Pop - Released by Finestar Records on 17 apr. 2017
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Dresscode: Feel Good
Jazz - Released by DFG Media Music on 7 jun. 2014
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Classy Jazz Collection: Kai Winding, Vol. 2
Jazz - Released by Nuova Canaria on 2 jan. 2013
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Classy Jazz Collection: Kai Winding, Vol. 1
Jazz - Released by Nuova Canaria on 2 jan. 2013
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The Jazz Collection
Moderne jazz - Released by Marmot Music on 20 jun. 2014
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Stay Around
Jazz - Released by nagel heyer records on 8 feb. 2019
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The Greatest Of Jimmy Cleveland, Eddie Bert & Kai Winding (All Tracks Remastered)
Jimmy Cleveland, Eddie Bert, Kai Winding
Jazz - Released by Millennium Digital Remaster on 6 mei 2023
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Stella By Starlight
Jazz - Released by CTS Digital on 16 feb. 2018
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All We Ever Wanted - Summer Feelings
Jazz - Released by Nagel heyer records on 21 feb. 2016
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