Buddy Catlett

George James Catlett (May 13, 1933 – November 12, 2014), known professionally as Buddy Catlett, was an American jazz multi-instrumentalist, best known for his work as a bassist.

Early life Catlett was born in Long Beach, California, and raised in Seattle. A childhood friend of Quincy Jones, he played with Jones in bands led by Charlie Taylor and Bumps Blackwell. He attended Garfield High School.

Career In 1959, he was hired by Cal Tjader. He joined Jones's band for a European tour. He worked with Louis Armstrong, Bill Coleman, Curtis Fuller, Freddie Hubbard, Coleman Hawkins, Junior Mance, Chico Hamilton, Johnny Griffin and Eddie Lockjaw Davis.

Discography As sideman 1959: The Great Wide World of Quincy Jones - Quincy Jones 1960: From Boogie to Funk – Bill Coleman 1960: Big Brass - Benny Bailey 1960: Boss of the Soul-Stream Trombone - Curtis Fuller 1960: I Dig Dancers - Quincy Jones 1961: The Magnificent Trombone of Curtis Fuller - Curtis Fuller 1961: Rights of Swing - Phil Woods 1962: Goin' to the Meeting – Eddie "Lockjaw" Davis 1962: Tough Tenor Favorites - Eddie "Lockjaw" Davis 1962: On My Way & Shoutin' Again! - Count Basie 1963: This Time by Basie! - Count Basie 1963: More Hits of the 50's and 60's - Count Basie 1963: Ella and Basie! – Ella Fitzgerald and Count Basie 1964: Basie Land - Count Basie 1964: It Might As Well Be Swing - Frank Sinatra and Count Basie 1966: Wrapped Tight – Coleman Hawkins