簡介： by Ron WynnAlto, tenor sax, clarinet. Junie Cobb attained reputation for flexibility and versatility; he played many instruments well, thou 更多>
by Ron WynnAlto, tenor sax, clarinet. Junie Cobb attained reputation for flexibility and versatility; he played many instruments well, though wasnt great on any one. He began as pianist in Johnny Dunns band as a teen, then moved from Arkansas to Chicago, leading his own band at the Club Alvadere in 1920 and 1921. He also doubled on clarinet. He subsequently played banjo with King Oliver and Jimmy Noone, and also recorded as a leader on clarinet, alto and tenor sax. He backed vocalist Annabelle Calhoun in both the 30s and 40s, and then was a solo pianist for many club and record dates. He retired from fulltime playing in 1955, but kept his hand in scene by doing periodic concerts, dates.
