Spanky DeBrest
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Jimmy "Spanky" DeBrest (b. April 24, 1937, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania - d. 1973) was an American jazz bassist.
DeBrest played with Lee Morgan in his early years in Philadelphia. He played with Art Blakey's Jazz Messengers until 1958, including sessions with Thelonious Monk. Other credits include work with John Coltrane, Clifford Jordan, Ray Draper, Lee Morgan, and J. J. Johnson. His last recordings were made in 1971.
