Buddy Catlett
George James Catlett (May 13, 1933 – November 12, 2014), better known as Buddy Catlett, was an American jazz multi-instrumentalist,[1] best known for his work as a bassist. He also appeared in some feature films.
A childhood friend of Quincy Jones, he had played with Jones in bands led by Charlie Taylor and Bumps Blackwell, as well as in a National Guard band. In 1959, he was hired by Cal Tjader. He later joined Jones' band for the "Free and Easy" tour of Europe.[2] He played and/or recorded with Louis Armstrong, Bill Coleman, Curtis Fuller, Freddie Hubbard, Coleman Hawkins, Junior Mance, Chico Hamilton, Johnny Griffin and Eddie Lockjaw Davis.[3][4]
Death
He died on November 12, 2014, at age 81. He had been living at the Leon Sullivan Health Care Center in Seattle's Central District.[4]
Discography
- As sideman
- 1960: From Boogie to Funk – Bill Coleman
- 1962: Goin' to the Meeting – Eddie "Lockjaw" Davis
- 1963: Ella and Basie! – Ella Fitzgerald and Count Basie
- 1966: Wrapped Tight – Coleman Hawkins
References
- ↑ Allmusic.com biography; retrieved July 26, 2013.
- ↑ Jones, Quincy (2003). Q: The Autobiography of Quincy Jones. ISBN 9780385504744.
- ↑ Davis, Jessica (July 20, 2008). "Bassist Buddy Catlett, a Seattle native, brings jazz home". Seattle Post-Intelligencer. Retrieved November 18, 2014.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 de Barros, Paul. "Buddy Catlett, renowned Seattle jazz bassist". Seattle Times. Retrieved November 13, 2014.
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