James Richard Skidmore (8 February 1916 – 22 August 1998) ^{[1] [2]} was an English jazz tenor saxophonist. He was born in Manor Park, London and was the father of tenor and soprano saxophonist Alan Skidmore. ^[1]

Perhaps best known for his work with George Shearing from 1950 to 1952, Jimmy Skidmore worked with a variety of other well-known jazz musicians, including Humphrey Lyttelton, Victor Feldman and Kenny Baker. ^[2]

After celebrating his 80th birthday by playing alongside his son, Skidmore died in Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire, England, in August 1998, at the age of 82. ^[2]

Select discography

• Oh Monah w/ Nat Gonella ( Philips)
• Kenny Baker and Jazz Today Unit ( Polygon)
• Kenny Baker and Friends ( Nixa)
• The Melody Maker's All-Stars ( Nixa)

With Humphrey Lyttelton

• Humph Plays Standards ( Bethlehem)
• Humphrey Lyttelton and His Band ( London)
• Music in the Making ( Vogue)
• Jazz Today Unit ( Esquire)
• Jazz Showcase ( Nixa)

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