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Saturday 31 January 2015

Jimmy Blanton

Jimmie Blanton (October 5, 1918 – July 30, 1942) 

Jazz Double Bassist, Jimmy Blanton, contributed to the shift of the type of Bass solos used in a Jazz ensemble. He is listed as one of the originators and a true master of  his instrument. He died at aged 23 of tuberculosis; please take a listen here and have a sweet Saturday: Duke Ellington , Jimmy Blanton - pitter panther patter


Source:  http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jimmy_Blanton
Background Information 
Birth nameJimmie Blanton
BornOctober 5, 1918
ChattanoogaTennessee,United States
DiedJuly 30, 1942 (aged 23)
California, U.S.
GenresJazzbig band
Occupation(s)Double bassist
InstrumentsDouble bassViolin
Years active1936–1942
Associated actsDuke Ellington

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