Addison Farmer

Addison Farmer

Addison Farmer (Aug, 21, 1928, Council Bluffs, Iowa - Feb. 20, 1963, New York City) was an American jazz bassist. He was the twin brother of Art Farmer.

Addison took bass lessons from Fred Zimmermann, and studied at Juilliard and the Manhattan School of Music. He first recorded in 1949 with Teddy Edwards's band. He played in several groups with his brother, including in ensembles led by Benny Golson and Gigi Gryce. He also played with Jay McShann, Charlie Parker, and Miles Davis. He recorded extensively for jazz label Prestige.

Discography

"Incomplete"

with Art Farmer

* Art Farmer: "When Farmer Meets Gryce" (OJC, 1954-55)
* Art Farmer: "The Art Farmer Quintet" (OJC, 1955)
* Art Farmer: "Farmer's Market" (OJC, 1956)
* Art Farmer: "Portrait Of Art" (OJC, 1958)
* Art Farmer: "Modern Art" (Blue Note, 1958)
* "Bennie Green with Art Farmer" (OJC, 1956)

Recordings as sideman

* Teddy Edwards (Cool ´n Blue, 1946-48)
* Gene Ammons: "The Happy Blues" (OJC, 1956; "All Star Sessions" (OJC 1950-55)
* Sonny Criss: "California Boppin´" (Fresh Sound, 1957)
* Curtis Fuller & Hampton Hawas: "With French Horns" (OJC, 1957)
* Teddy Charles: "Coolin´" (OJC, 1957)
* Mal Waldron: "Impressions" (OJC, 1959)

References

* [http://www.allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll?p=amg&sql=11:0bfexqr5ldhe~T1 Addison Farmer] at Allmusic


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