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Don Sickler

b. 1944

American jazz musician

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Born 1944. Don Sickler is an American composer, songwriter, music publisher, jazz musician, trumpeter and music arranger.

Don Sickler (born January 6, 1944) is an American jazz trumpeter, arranger, and producer.

In the 1980s, he set up a tribute band called Dameronia, with Philly Joe Jones, to play the music of Tadd Dameron.

He also worked extensively with Joe Henderson, a collaboration leading to four Grammy Awards.

Discography As leader The Music of Kenny Dorham (Reservoir, 1983) Night Watch (Uptown, 1995) Reflections (HighNote, 2002) With Dameronia To Tadd with Love (Uptown, 1982) with Philly Joe Jones Look Stop Listen (Uptown, 1983) with Philly Joe Jones Live at the Theatre Boulogne-Billancourt Paris (Soul Note, 1989 )

As sideman With Superblue Superblue (Blue Note, 1988) Superblue II (Blue Note) With Larry Coryell Inner Urge (HighNote, 2001) With Meredith d'Ambrosio Wishing on the Moon (Sunnyside, 2004 ) With Clifford Jordan Play What You Feel (Mapleshade, 1990 ) Down Through the Years (Milestone, 1991) With T. S. Monk Take One (Blue Note, 1992) Changing of the Guard (Blue Note, 1993) The Charm (Blue Note, 1995) Monk on Monk (N2K, 1997) With Freddie Redd Lonely City (Uptown, 1985 ) – trumpet and arranger With Ben Riley Memories of T (Concord Jazz, 2003, 2005 ) – trumpet and arranger With Claudio Roditi Claudio! (Uptown, 1985) – as arranger With Charlie Rouse Social Call (Uptown, 1984) with Red Rodney – as arranger Soul Mates (Uptown, 1988 ) featuring Sahib Shihab – as arranger With Jack Sheldon Playing for Change (Uptown, 1986 ) – flugelhorn and arranger With James Spaulding Blues Nexus (Muse, 1993) – flugelhorn on one track Escapade (HighNote, 1999) With Buddy Tate and Al Grey Just Jazz (Uptown, 1984) – as arranger With Joe Thomas and Jay McShann Blowin' in from K.C. (Uptown, 1983) – as arranger With Jack Walrath Gut Feelings (Muse, 1990 ) – as conductor With Cedar Walton Cedar Walton Plays (Delos, 1986) Roots (Astor Place, 1997) With Frank Wess and Johnny Coles Two at the Top (Uptown, 1983) – as arranger

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Don Sickler?

American jazz musician

When was Don Sickler born?

Don Sickler was born on 6 January 1944 in Spokane.

What is Don Sickler's occupation?

Don Sickler is a composer, songwriter, music publisher, jazz musician, trumpeter and music arranger.

What nationality is Don Sickler?

Don Sickler is American.

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Β· Wikipedia: Don Sickler

Β· Wikidata: Q1239507

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