The Rondelle55 Chronicles

Saturday, 22 June 2013

Jazz Greats: Otto Hardwick

Otto James "Toby" Hardwicke (May 31, 1904 – August 5, 1970) 


  Multi- Instrumentalist, Otto Hardwick, was a talented musician and ghost composer that worked with Duke Ellington and others. Please take a listen here and have a fun Saturday: Black and tan fantasy (with Duke Ellington) 

Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Otto_Hardwick
Background information
Birth nameOtto James "Toby" Hardwicke
BornMay 31, 1904 - August 5, 1970
DiedAugust 5, 1970 (65)
GenresOrchestral jazzswingbig band
OccupationsSaxophonist , Bassist
InstrumentsSaxophone, String Bass,
Clarinet, Violin
Years active
Associate
Acts
1918–1947

Duke Ellington

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