Best, Denzil
Overview
| Works: | 408 works in 753 publications in 2 languages and 4,617 library holdings |
|---|---|
| Genres: | Live sound recordings Jazz Cool jazz Songs Scores Alternate takes (Sound recordings) Interviews Piano music (Jazz) Records and correspondence Saxophone music (Jazz) |
| Roles: | Performer, Instrumentalist, Composer, Author, Other |
| Classifications: | M1366.G37, 781.65 |
Publication Timeline
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Most widely held works by
Denzil Best
Concert by the sea by
Erroll Garner(
Recording
)
55 editions published between 1955 and 2011 in 4 languages and held by 813 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
This album, Erroll Garner's first live concert to ever enter the market, was one of the pianist's most acclaimed and best selling recordings from the moment of its release
55 editions published between 1955 and 2011 in 4 languages and held by 813 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
This album, Erroll Garner's first live concert to ever enter the market, was one of the pianist's most acclaimed and best selling recordings from the moment of its release
Birth of the cool by
Miles Davis(
Recording
)
11 editions published between 1959 and 2001 in Undetermined and English and held by 585 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"Birth of the Cool is an album which collects twelve songs recorded by the Miles Davis nonet for Capitol Records in 1949 and 1950"--More info at YouTube, Nov. 2008
11 editions published between 1959 and 2001 in Undetermined and English and held by 585 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"Birth of the Cool is an album which collects twelve songs recorded by the Miles Davis nonet for Capitol Records in 1949 and 1950"--More info at YouTube, Nov. 2008
Intuition by
Lennie Tristano(
Recording
)
5 editions published between 1996 and 2000 in Undetermined and No Linguistic content and held by 217 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
5 editions published between 1996 and 2000 in Undetermined and No Linguistic content and held by 217 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
George Shearing by
George Shearing(
Recording
)
5 editions published in 1996 in 3 languages and held by 192 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
George Shearing describes his early start in music as a teenager and plays some of his favorite pieces
5 editions published in 1996 in 3 languages and held by 192 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
George Shearing describes his early start in music as a teenager and plays some of his favorite pieces
Birth of the cool by
Miles Davis(
)
1 edition published in 2002 and held by 187 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
1 edition published in 2002 and held by 187 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The complete concert by the sea(
Recording
)
1 edition published in 2015 and held by 180 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
1 edition published in 2015 and held by 180 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Modern jazz classics by
Art Pepper(
Recording
)
1 edition published in 1988 and held by 156 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
1 edition published in 1988 and held by 156 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Portrait of Sheila by
Sheila Jordan(
Recording
)
12 editions published between 1989 and 2016 in 3 languages and held by 139 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
12 editions published between 1989 and 2016 in 3 languages and held by 139 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Subconscious-Lee by
Lee Konitz(
Recording
)
8 editions published between 1955 and 2008 in Undetermined and No Linguistic content and held by 128 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
8 editions published between 1955 and 2008 in Undetermined and No Linguistic content and held by 128 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Blues walk by
Lou Donaldson(
Recording
)
2 editions published between 1985 and 1987 in No Linguistic content and Undetermined and held by 115 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
2 editions published between 1985 and 1987 in No Linguistic content and Undetermined and held by 115 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Jazz advance by
Cecil Taylor(
Recording
)
1 edition published in 1991 and held by 111 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
1 edition published in 1991 and held by 111 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The complete recordings of Clifford Brown on EmArcy by
Clifford Brown(
Recording
)
1 edition published in 1989 in English and held by 95 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
1 edition published in 1989 in English and held by 95 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Miles Davis and the modern jazz giants by
Miles Davis(
Recording
)
3 editions published between 1989 and 1995 in No Linguistic content and English and held by 94 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
3 editions published between 1989 and 1995 in No Linguistic content and English and held by 94 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The new Oscar Pettiford Sextet by
Oscar Pettiford Sextet(
)
4 editions published between 1999 and 2008 in No Linguistic content and Undetermined and held by 84 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
4 editions published between 1999 and 2008 in No Linguistic content and Undetermined and held by 84 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The complete Verve recordings of the Teddy Wilson Trio by
Teddy Wilson Trio(
Recording
)
2 editions published in 1997 and held by 75 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
2 editions published in 1997 and held by 75 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Goin' to Minton's by
Fats Navarro(
Recording
)
3 editions published in 1999 in Undetermined and No Linguistic content and held by 73 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
3 editions published in 1999 in Undetermined and No Linguistic content and held by 73 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The Birdlanders(
)
1 edition published in 2008 in English and held by 63 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
1 edition published in 2008 in English and held by 63 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The complete Serge Chaloff sessions by
Serge Chaloff(
Recording
)
2 editions published in 1993 and held by 47 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
2 editions published in 1993 and held by 47 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The Birdlanders by
J. J Johnson(
Recording
)
1 edition published in 1973 and held by 32 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
1 edition published in 1973 and held by 32 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
In the beginning the bop by
Fats Navarro(
Recording
)
2 editions published between 1958 and 1992 and held by 26 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
2 editions published between 1958 and 1992 and held by 26 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
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Related Identities
- Calhoun, Eddie Performer Instrumentalist
- Garner, Erroll Performer Instrumentalist Author Composer
- Konitz, Lee Performer Instrumentalist Author Composer
- Mercer, Johnny 1909-1976
- McKibbon, Al Performer Instrumentalist
- Roach, Max 1924-2007 Performer Instrumentalist
- Haig, Al 1924-1982 Performer Instrumentalist
- Collins, Junior Instrumentalist
- Shulman, Joe
- Barber, Bill 1920-2007 Instrumentalist
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Alternate takes (Sound recordings) Ballads Best, Denzil Blind musicians Blues (Music) Bop (Music) Brazil California Composers Cool jazz Jazz Jazz musicians Jazz vocals McPartland, Marian Nonets Piano music Piano music (Jazz) Piano quintets, Arranged Piano with jazz ensemble Popular music Saxophone music Saxophone music (Jazz) Saxophone with jazz ensemble Shearing, George Swing (Music) Trombone music (Jazz) Trumpet music (Jazz) Trumpet with jazz ensemble United States
Alternative Names
Best, Densil
Best Densil 1917-1965
Best, Denzie
Best, Denzil DaCosta 1917-1965
Best Denzil Decosta 1917-1965
DeCosta Best, Denzil 1917-1965
Denzil
Denzil Best American jazz drummer
Denzil Best Amerikaans jazzmuzikant (1917-1965)
Denzil Best amerikansk musikar
Denzil Best amerikansk musiker
Denzil Best batteur de jazz
Denzil Best US-amerikanischer Jazz-Schlagzeuger
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