Mickey Fields | |
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 Mickey Fields playing saxophone in the 1970s | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Wilfred Fields |
| Born | 1932–1933 Towson, Maryland, United States |
| Died | January 16, 1995 Baltimore, Maryland |
| Genres | Jazz |
| Occupation | Saxophonist |
| Instrument | Saxophone |
| Years active | 1946–1995 |
Wilfred "Mickey" Fields (1932/33 – January 16, 1995)[1] was a Baltimore-area jazz saxophonist, a local legend who refused to play outside the Baltimore area, although he was asked to leave Baltimore many times to go on the road with many famous bands.[2]
He is recognized as one of Baltimore's most well-known jazz saxophonists and was a mentor to many other jazz musicians, including Paul H Brown. Mickey created the "Monday Night Jam Session" at the Sportsman's Lounge, which allowed many young up and coming jazz musicians to perform onstage with him. He was also known for his constant encouragement of young artists.[1]
- ^ a b Himes, Geoffrey (2004-07-21). "Sax and the City: From Mickey Fields to Antonio Hart, Baltimore's saxophonists straddle north and south, the profane and the sacred | Baltimore City Paper". www2.citypaper.com. Retrieved October 25, 2013.
- ^ Pryor-Trusty, Rosa (2003). African-American Entertainment in Baltimore. United States: Arcadia Publishing. ISBN 9781439612378.