Jazz Greats: Elmer Snowden

Elmer Snowden (October 9, 1900 – May 14, 1973) 

  Elmer Snowden launched the Careers of many Jazz greats (Count Bassie, Roy Eldridge, etc. ) and was a main figure in the early years of the genre. Please take a listen here and enjoy your Saturday: Bugle call rag / tiger rag and Up a lazy river

Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elmer_Snowden

Elmer Snowden
Born	October 9, 1900
Origin	Baltimore, Maryland
Died	May 14, 1973 (aged 72) Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Genres Years Active	Jazz 1923 - 1967
Instruments	Banjo, guitar