Paul Quinichette

Paul Quinichette (May 17, 1916 – May 25, 1983) was a jazz tenor saxophone musician. He was known as the Vice President or Vice Prez for his uncanny emulation of the breathy style of Lester Young, known as Prez. Young, who affectionately called everyone "Lady ****" (he called Billie Holiday "Lady Day"), called him "Lady Q".^[1] He was also capable of a gruffer style on his own.

He played with Jay McShann, Louis Jordan, and Henry Red Allen before being hired by Count Basie specifically to replace Young in his band. He is featured on some of Dinah Washington's best work recorded in 1952-54. He recorded many small combo dates, including sessions with Young, Charlie Rouse and later with John Coltrane.

Quinichette was born in Denver, Colorado and died in New York City.

Discography

• The Vice Pres (Emarcy 1951-52)
• Blow Your Horn (Brunswick, 1953)
• Moods (EmArcy, 1954)
• On the Sunny Side (Prestige, 1957)
• Cattin' with Coltrane and Quinichette (Prestige, 1957 [1959]) with John Coltrane
• The Chase is On (Bethlehem, 1957) - with Charlie Rouse
• Basie Reunions (Prestige, 1957-58)
• Like Basie! (United Artists, 1959)
• Prevue (Famous Door, 1974)

As sideman

With Gene Ammons

• The Big Sound (Prestige, 1958)
• Groove Blues (Prestige, 1958)

With Billie Holiday

• An Evening with Billie Holiday (Clef, 1953)
• Lady Sings the Blues (Clef, 1956)

With The Prestige All Stars

• Wheelin' & Dealin' (Prestige, 1957) - with John Coltrane and Frank Wess

With Sarah Vaughan

• Sarah Vaughan with Clifford Brown (EmArcy, 1954) - with Clifford Brown

With Mal Waldron

• The Dealers (Prestige, 1964)

With Dinah Washington

• Blazing Ballads (Mercury, 1952)
• After Hours with Miss "D" (EmArcy, 1954)

With Webster Young

• For Lady (Prestige, 1957)

See also

• Jazz royalty

References

External links

• Paul Quinchette discography, by Michael Fitzgerald, October 2, 2011