Bumps Myers
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Bumps Myers was an American jazz and rhythm and blues tenor saxophonist active primarily in the mid-20th century, known for his work as a session musician and band member with various West Coast ensembles.
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| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
human
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jazz musician ⓘ rhythm and blues musician ⓘ tenor saxophonist ⓘ |
| activeRegion | West Coast of the United States NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| activity |
recording session musician
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touring musician ⓘ |
| associatedWith |
R&B ensembles
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West Coast jazz NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| collaboratedWith |
Count Basie
NERFINISHED
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Duke Ellington NERFINISHED ⓘ Lionel Hampton NERFINISHED ⓘ Louis Jordan NERFINISHED ⓘ various West Coast studio bands ⓘ |
| countryOfCitizenship | United States of America ⓘ |
| ethnicity | African American ⓘ |
| genre |
jazz
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rhythm and blues ⓘ |
| instrument | tenor saxophone ⓘ |
| musicalRole | sideman ⓘ |
| notableCharacteristic |
versatile tenor saxophone style
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work as a backing musician for prominent bandleaders ⓘ |
| notableFor | session work on the West Coast jazz and R&B scene ⓘ |
| occupation |
musician
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saxophonist ⓘ |
| workPeriod | mid-20th century ⓘ |
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