October 29, 1931 - August 20, 1995, Performed and toured almost exclusively with Sun Ra. Recorded exceptions include:
Turkish Women at the Bath - Pete LaRoca Sims
Andrew!!! - Andrew Hill
Compulsion!!! - Andrew Hill
'S Make It - Art Blakey
Sounds from Rikers Island - Elmo Hope
Today And Tomorrow - McCoy Tiner
Turning Point - Paul Bley
Known for mastery of both hard bop and extended technique playing, John Gilmore's solos are often rhythmically driving and melodic, with incredible focus.
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Member Since: 9/13/2006
Influences: Sun Ra, Lester Young, Walter Dyett, Coleman Hawkins, Thelonious Monk, Charles Mingus
Record Label: Saturn, Evidence, Impulse
Type of Label: Indie
