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Saturday 24 January 2015

Jazz Greats: Oscar Pettiford

Oscar Pettiford (30 September 1922 – 8 September 1960)
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Jazz Double Bassist and Cellist, Oscar Pettiford, was the pioneer of the use  of the Cello as a solo instrument in the Jazz genre. He recorded many memorable Bass sections and is still regarded. Please take a listen here and have a great Saturday: Another one


Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oscar_Pettiford
Background information
Born30 September 1922
OkmulgeeOklahoma, United States
Died8 September 1960 (aged 37)
Copenhagen, Denmark
GenresJazzbebopthird stream
Occupation(s)Musician, composer
InstrumentsDouble basscello
Years active1942–1960
LabelsDebutBethlehemABC Records
Associated actsThelonious MonkColeman HawkinsCharlie BarnetEarl HinesBen WebsterDizzy GillespieMiles DavisDuke EllingtonMilt JacksonSonny RollinsArt TatumJohnny HodgesKenny Dorham,Woody Herman

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