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Ronnie Scott (1927–1996) was a British tenor saxophonist who co-founded Ronnie Scott's Jazz Club in London's Soho in 1959 with fellow saxophonist Pete King, which became one of the world's most celebrated jazz venues. As a performer, Scott was a leading figure in British modern jazz, known for his bebop-influenced style and work with groups such as the Jazz Couriers alongside Tubby Hayes. He hosted and performed with numerous visiting American jazz musicians at his club, including Stan Getz, Sonny Rollins, and Zoot Sims.
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What kind of saxophone did Ronnie Scott play, and why is he remembered beyond the club?
Ronnie Scott (1927-1996) was a British tenor saxophonist and an important figure in postwar British modern jazz. He is also remembered as the co-founder of Ronnie Scott's Jazz Club in London.
When did Ronnie Scott's Jazz Club open, and who co-founded it?
Ronnie Scott and fellow saxophonist Pete King opened the club in 1959. It began at 39 Gerrard Street in Soho before moving to its larger Frith Street location in 1965. [Official club history](https://www.ronniescotts.co.uk/about-ronnies/about-the-club)
Which famous American jazz musicians appeared at Ronnie Scott's?
The club became known for regularly hosting American jazz musicians in Britain. Its official history names Miles Davis, Nina Simone, Ella Fitzgerald, and Chet Baker among the artists who performed there. [Ronnie Scott's history](https://www.ronniescotts.co.uk/about-ronnies/about-the-club)
Where is Ronnie Scott's Jazz Club located today?
The main club is at 47 Frith Street in Soho, London. That is not the original 39 Gerrard Street address where Scott and King began in 1959.
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