John Collins (jazz guitarist)
| John Collins | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | John Elbert Collins |
| Born |
September 20, 1913 Montgomery, Alabama, U.S. |
| Died | October 4, 2001 (aged 88) Los Angeles, California |
| Genres | Jazz |
| Occupation(s) | Musician |
| Instruments | Guitar |
| Associated acts | Nat King Cole |
John Elbert Collins (September 20, 1913 – October 4, 2001) was an American jazz guitarist who accompanied many swing era names from 1935 to 1950, including Art Tatum, Roy Eldridge, Billie Holiday, Buck Clayton, J.J. Johnson, Coleman Hawkins, Harry Carney, Teddy Wilson, Chubby Jackson, Shadow Wilson and Lester Young. His longest association was with Nat King Cole, 1951-65. Known for his rhythm work, Collins soloed infrequently. He later taught music in Los Angeles.
He appears on the 1983 album Jackson, Johnson, Brown & Company with Milt Jackson on vibes, J. J. Johnson on trombone, Ray Brown on bass, Tom Ranier on piano, and Roy McCurdy on drums.
Collins was inducted into the Alabama Jazz Hall of Fame in 1993.
With Ruth Brown
With Illinois Jacquet
With Carmen McRae
With Billy Taylor
Collins died of cancer on October 4, 2001 at the age of 88.
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