births
October 29, 1925
Zoot Sims, American saxophonist and composer (died 1985)
Zoot Sims
John Haley "Zoot" Sims was an American jazz saxophonist, playing mainly tenor but also alto saxophone. He first gained attention in the "Four Brothers" sax section of Woody Herman's big band, afterward enjoying a long solo career, often in partnership with fellow saxmen Gerry Mulligan and Al Cohn.
October 29
October 29 is the 302nd day of the year in the Gregorian calendar; 63 days remain until the end of the year.