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 name | Jimmie Blanton |
| Born | October 5, 1918 Chattanooga, Tennessee,United States |
| Died | July 30, 1942 (aged 23) California, U.S. |
| Genres | Jazz, big band |
| Occupation(s) | Double bassist |
| Instruments | Double bass, Violin |
| Years active | 1936–1942 |
| Associated acts | Duke Ellington |
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