George Murphy " Pops" Foster (May 19, 1892 – October 29, 1969)
String Bassist, Trumpeter and Tuba Player, George "Pops" Foster, was active from 1907 in New Orleans Jazz. He was respected for his String Bass Playing technique. Please take a listen here and have a great Saturday: Pops Foster Slap Bass Solo - Beale Street Blues
Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pops_Foster
| Background information | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | George Murphy Foster |
| Born | May 19, 1892 |
| Origin | Ascension Parish, Louisiana, US |
| Died | October 29, 1969 (aged 77) |
| Genres | Jazz |
| Occupation(s) | Musician |
| Instruments | String bass, Tuba, Trumpet |
| Associated acts | King Oliver, Kid Ory |
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