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Bobby Wellins was a Scottish jazz tenor saxophonist who lived from 1936 to 2016. He became closely associated with pianist Stan Tracey and supplied the distinctive, lyrical saxophone voice on Tracey's 1965 suite and album Under Milk Wood, which drew inspiration from Dylan Thomas's radio drama. Wellins was known for an understated tone and melodic improvisation, and he remained active in British jazz as a performer and bandleader for decades.
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Bobby Wellins ranks #81 of 157 in the Saxophonist ranking, behind Bud Freeman, ahead of Ben Wendel.
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How good is Bobby Wellins?
Bobby Wellins scores 7.57/10 (Good) on Lunoo, making it a well-rated option in the Saxophonist category. Under Milk Wood soloing highly cherished in British jazz; lyrical reputation strong, international profile modest.
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