Bob Helm
Robert Marshall Helm (July 18, 1914 – September 1, 2002) was a jazz clarinetist and saxophonist.[1]
Helm was born in Fairmead, California and began playing brass instruments when he was young.[1] He later turned to alto saxophone and by the age of 11 was a professional tenor saxophonist who also played several other instruments.[1] He met Lu Watters and Turk Murphy in 1935 and began playing with them.[1] Five years in the army were followed by returns to the same leaders.[1] He recorded an album as a leader in 1954.[2] Helm continued to play into the 1990s and in 1994–95 recorded another album, Hotter than That, for Stomp Off.[1] He died in San Rafael, California, on September 1, 2002.[1]
References[edit]
- ^ a b c d e f g Kernfeld, Barry (2003). "Helm, Bob [Robert Marshall]". Grove Music Online (8th ed.). Oxford University Press. ISBN 978-1-56159-263-0. Retrieved August 7, 2022.
- ^ Yanow, Scott. "Bob Helm Biography". AllMusic. Retrieved August 7, 2022.
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