Tag: Impressions

  • Jimmy Garrison: The Bassist Behind the Legendary John Coltrane Quartet

    Jimmy Garrison: The Bassist Behind the Legendary John Coltrane Quartet

    Introduction: Jimmy Garrison was an American jazz double bassist best known for his work with the legendary John Coltrane Quartet. Born ninety years ago today on March 3, 1934, in Miami, Florida, Garrison developed a unique and influential style that helped redefine the role of the bass in modern jazz. This blog post explores Garrison’s…