Saturday, 21 February 2015

Jazz Greats: George "Pops" Foster

George Murphy " Pops" Foster (May 19, 1892 – October 29, 1969) 
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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 nameGeorge Murphy Foster
BornMay 19, 1892
OriginAscension ParishLouisiana, US
DiedOctober 29, 1969 (aged 77)
GenresJazz
Occupation(s)Musician
InstrumentsString bassTubaTrumpet
Associated actsKing OliverKid Ory

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