The Rondelle55 Chronicles

Saturday 18 January 2014

Jazz Greats: Walter Page

Walter Sylvester “Big ‘Un” Page Feb 9,
1900 – Dec 20, 1957)

   Jazz Great, Walter Page, was a pioneer of the Walking Bass and part designer of the modern Jazz Rhythm Section. Please take a listen here and Have a sweet Saturday: Honeysuckle Rose

Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Walter_Page
Background Information
Birth Name
Born
Died
Origin
Walter Sylvester Page
Feb 09, 1900
Dec 20, 1957 (aged 57)
Gallatin, Missouri, United States
Genres
Occupation
Instruments
Jazz, Swing
Musician, Bandleader
Double Bass,
Baritone Saxophone
Years active1918 - 1957
Labels?
Associated ActsBennie Molten
Count Bassie
Oran 'Hot lips' Page

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