The Simpsons character Bleeding Gums Murphy's tendency to play on a bridge was a reference to thismusician's habit of practicing on the Williamsburg Bridge in New York City.
The Simpsons character Bleeding Gums Murphy's tendency to play on a bridge was a reference to thismusician's habit of practicing on the Williamsburg Bridge in New York City. Early in his career, thismusician was part of experimental usage of methadone as part of therapy for heroin addiction. Hisrecordings include "Shadow Waltz" on Freedom Suite and "I'm an Old Cowhand" on Way Out West. For 10points, name this jazz saxophonist whose songs "You Don't Know What Love Is," "Strode Rode," and "St.Thomas" appear on his album Saxophone Colossus.
The Simpsons character Bleeding Gums Murphy's tendency to play on a bridge was a reference to thismusician's habit of practicing on the Williamsburg Bridge in New York City.
Sonny Rollins [or Theodore Walter Rollins]