2006-07-12 18:41:15 · 6 answers · asked by TexasChick 1 in Entertainment & Music ➔ Music
Oh man, you done opened a can of worms with that question. There's just so many qualities of greatness that I don't think one tenor player possessed all. Of course, some stand above others, like John Coltrane, Sonny Rollins, Dexter Gordon, Lester Young, Coleman Hawkins, etc. But there are some other unrecognized greats out there, like Rahsaan Roland Kirk, Booker Ervin, Johnny Griffin, Ricky Ford, and Gene Ammons. Personally, my favorite is Booker Ervin, with his deep, rich, warm tone. I guess what I'm trying to say is that you can't pick one as the "greatest".
2006-07-12 19:30:54 · answer #1 · answered by Michael A 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Boots Randolph
2006-07-13 01:50:28 · answer #2 · answered by franklin4253 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I know most people would agree that Coltrane is usually given the title of the greatest.
2006-07-13 08:55:56 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
John Coletrane. His poured his soul into every note.
2006-07-13 01:47:25 · answer #4 · answered by Cat 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
paul gonsalves...
his solo in "diminuendo and crescendo in blue" is legend...
newport jazz festival...july 7, 1956
2006-07-13 01:49:49 · answer #5 · answered by old timer 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
coleman hawkins
2006-07-13 01:44:16 · answer #6 · answered by Ivanhoe Fats 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋