Jimmy Forrest

James Robert Forrest Jr. (January 24, 1920 – August 26, 1980) was an American jazz musician, who played tenor saxophone throughout his career. Forrest is known for his first solo recording of "Night Train".It reached No. 1 on the Billboard R&B chart in March 1952, and stayed at the top for seven weeks."Hey Mrs. Jones" (No.3 R&B) and "Bolo Blues" were his other hits.All were made for United Records, which recorded Forrest between 1951 and 1953.He recorded frequently as both a sideman and a bandleader.