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Al Sears

sax, ts, 1910-1990 US, Macomb, Illinois
Musician of Jazz
A.k.a. Albert Omega Sears

American jazz saxophonist (tenor and baritone) and bandleader. Born : February 21, 1910 in Macomb, Illinois. Died : March 23, 1990 in New York City, New York. Brother of sax player Marion Sears. His first important professional engagement found Al Sears in Chick Webb's orchestra (1928) replacing Johnny Hodges. Following that he played with Elmer Snowden (1931-32) and between 1933 and 1941 Sears was the leader of his own groups. He then united with Andy Kirk's orchestra (1941-42) and with Lionel Hampton (1943-44). In 1944 he replaced Ben Webster in Duke Ellington's orchestra where Sears became one of its greatest soloists. Sears left Duke in 1949 and was replaced by Paul Gonsalves. Sears then played with Johnny Hodges (1951-52) and then enjoyed a long career as leader of his own bands, playing Jazz, R&B and Rock & Roll. He died in 1990.

     
Instruments
  • Saxophone
  • Tenor sax
Genres
  • Jazz
  • Blues
  • Pop
Popular Tracks   
Castle Rock on It Don't Mean a Thing by Al Sears
After the Lights Go Down Low on Milestones of Jazz Legends - Male Jazz Singers, Vol. 2 by Al Hibbler & King Pleasure
Dutch Treat on It Don't Mean a Thing by Al Sears
Baltimore Bounce on It Don't Mean a Thing by Al Sears
Record Hop on Swing's The Thing by Al Sears
In a Mellow Tone on Swing's The Thing by Al Sears
Sear-Lously on It Don't Mean a Thing by Al Sears
Nell Don't Wear No Button up Shoes on It Don't Mean a Thing by Al Sears
Groove Station on It Don't Mean a Thing by Al Sears
Huffin' & Puffin' on It Don't Mean a Thing by Al Sears

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Band Members
Discography



Title Artist Year Type
The Rocking & Honking TenorAl Sears2003Compil.
Swing's The ThingAl Sears1994Album
Sear-iouslyAl Sears1992Compil.
Cootie Williams And His Savoy Ballroom OrchestraCootie Williams And His Savoy Ballroom Orchestra Featuring Wini Brown With Larry Dale, George Clarke, Al Sears, Edwin Wilcox1986Album
EvelynMarc Fredericks And His Orchestra Featuring Al Sears1964Single
Swing's The ThingAl Sears1960Album
Rockin' In RhythmSwingville All Stars : Al Sears / Taft Jordan / Hilton Jefferson1960Album
Al Sears All Stars No 2Al Sears1958Single
Peacock Strut / Desert InnAl Sears1958Single
FascinationAl Sears1957Single
Chicken Walk / So GladAl Sears1957Single
Al Sears-All Stars Vol. 1Al SearsSingle
Big Sound TenorsJulian Dash, Al Sears, Eddie Chamblee, Ben WebsterCompil.
Now Ride The "D" TrainAl SearsSingle
CryingAl SearsSingle
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