Art Farmer
Largely overlooked during his formative years, Art Farmer's consistently inventive playing was more greatly appreciated as he continued to develop. Along with Clark Terry, Farmer helped to popularize the flügelhorn among brass players. His lyricism gave his bop-oriented style its own personality. Farmer studied piano, violin, and tuba before settling on trumpet. He worked in Los Angeles from 1945 on, performing regularly on Central Avenue and spending time in the bands of Johnny Otis, Jay McShann, Roy Porter, Benny Carter, and Gerald Wilson among others; some of the groups also included his twin brother, bassist Addison Farmer (1928-1963). After playing with Wardell Gray (1951-1952) and touring Europe with Lionel Hampton's big band (1953), Farmer moved to New York and worked with Gigi Gryce (1954-1956), Horace Silver's Quintet (1956-1958), and the Gerry Mulligan Quartet (1958-1959). Farmer, who made many recordings in the latter half of the '50s (including with Quincy Jones and George Russell and on some jam-session dates for Prestige) co-led the Jazztet with Benny Golson (1959-1962) and then had a group with Jim Hall (1962-1964). He moved to Vienna in 1968 where he joined the Austrian Radio Orchestra, worked with the Kenny Clarke-Francy Boland Big Band and toured with his own units. Starting in the '80s, Farmer visited the U.S. more often and remained greatly in demand up until his death on October 4, 1999. Farmer recorded many sessions as a leader throughout the years for Prestige, Contemporary, United Artists, Argo, Mercury, Atlantic, Columbia, CTI, Soul Note, Optimism, Concord, Enja, and Sweet Basil.
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A Bouquet Of Hits
Jazz - Released by cappo digital on Feb 22, 2017
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Christmas Cards
Jazz - Released by Wonderful Music on Dec 15, 2016
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Christmas Bells Are Ringing
Jazz - Released by Belle Wood on Dec 15, 2016
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Id Like To Hear That Song Again
Jazz - Released by Wonderful Music on Oct 30, 2016
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Bound To Be a Winner
Jazz - Released by The Most Wanted Hits on Feb 16, 2016
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All Over The World
Jazz - Released by golden times on Jan 22, 2016
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Keep Calm and Listen Art Farmer, Vol. 2
Jazz - Released by Blue Moon Recordings on Aug 18, 2015
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Last Night When We Were Young
Jazz - Released by Resurfaced Records on Jan 1, 2000
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JAZZY CITY - Club Session by Art Farmer
Jazz - Released by Rare Jazz Recordings on Jun 2, 2015
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In Jazz We Trust
Jazz - Released by Rare Jazz Recordings on Mar 24, 2015
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