Jimmy Cozier Sr. (born 1954) is a jazz musician from New York City.
[4] He has performed and toured with Panama Francis, Sam Rivers,[5] Reggie Workman, Mongo Santamaria,[6] and Abdullah Ibrahim.
[7] He played lead alto saxophone with the big bands of Cab Calloway, Frank Foster, Charlie Persip, Jaki Byard, and Chico O'Farrill.
[8][9] Cozier studied saxophone with Bill Barron, George Coleman, and William "Buddy" Pearson and clarinet with Charles Russo of the New York City Opera.
Cozier also leads ensemble workshops where he teaches jazz improvisation.