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This group, formed in 1959, was co-led by Benny Golson and Art Farmer, with McCoy Tyner on piano. It survived until 1962 in its initial incarnation, after that resurfaced in 1985 with Farmer and Golson once more on the helm. The group was well-known for effectively structured, precise however soulful …
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Generally overlooked during his formative years, Artwork Farmer’s regularly inventive playing was even more greatly appreciated simply because he continued to build up. Alongside Clark Terry, Farmer helped to popularize the flügelhorn among brass players. His lyricism provided his bop-oriented design its own character. Farmer researched piano, violin, and tuba …
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