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Bud Shank
Produced by Bruce Talbot
Alto sax player Bud Shank's melodic sound resonates with his unwavering commitment to self-expression. Throughout his lengthy career, Shank has studiously avoided compromising his musical identity for the sake of the latest trend. Though a rhythmic player, Shank's primary focus is on melody. |
Listen to composer Johnny Mandel, jazz journalist Doug Ramsey, pianist Mike Wofford, and trombonist Milt Bernhart talk about Bud's playing |
Bud began playing clarinet at the age of ten while growing up in the small town of Vandalia, Ohio, a choice he attributes to hearing Benny Goodman and Artie Shaw on his family radio.
Bud shank bio
By college, Shank had picked up the sax and was playing for a swing band at University of North Carolina. Though once billed as "Coleman Hawkins of the South," Shank had a smoother, lighter sound closer to that of the great Lester Young.
Listen to Bud reflect on being hail |