Chris Woods (musician)

Chris Woods (December 25, 1925, Memphis, Tennessee – July 4, 1985, New York City) was an American jazz alto saxophonist.

For other people with the same name, see Chris Woods (disambiguation).
Chris Woods
Born(1925-12-25)December 25, 1925
Memphis, Tennessee, United States
DiedJuly 4, 1985(1985-07-04) (aged 59)
New York City, New York
GenresJazz
Occupation(s)Musician
InstrumentsAlto saxophone
Labels
Associated actsJeter-Pillars Orchestra

Woods played locally in Memphis early in his career before moving to St. Louis to play with the Jeter-Pillars Orchestra and trumpeter George Hudson. He then joined Tommy Dean's combo, recording with them for Town and Country, Miracle, and States. Striking out on his own, he first recorded as a leader in 1953 for United Records. In 1962 he moved to New York, where he played with Dizzy Gillespie, Clark Terry, Sy Oliver, and Ted Curson. He continued working with Terry into the 1970s, playing flute at times in his Big Bad Band. Jim McNeely played as a sideman on his 1978 release for Delmark Records. In 1983 he began playing in the Count Basie Orchestra, where he worked until his death in 1985.

Discography
  • Somebody Done Stole My Blues (Delmark, 1976)
  • Modus Operandi (Delmark, 1978)

As sideman

With Count Basie

With Ernie Wilkins

  • Blood, Sweat & Brass (Mainstream, 1970)
  • Hard Mother Blues (Mainstream, 1970)
  • Screaming Mothers (Mainstream, 1974)

With others

References
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