Oscar Pettiford (30 September 1922 – 8 September 1960)
Jazz Double Bassist and Cellist, Oscar Pettiford, was the pioneer of the use of the Cello as a solo instrument in the Jazz genre. He recorded many memorable Bass sections and is still regarded. Please take a listen here and have a great Saturday: Another one
| Background information | |
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| Born | 30 September 1922 Okmulgee, Oklahoma, United States |
| Died | 8 September 1960 (aged 37) Copenhagen, Denmark |
| Genres | Jazz, bebop, third stream |
| Occupation(s) | Musician, composer |
| Instruments | Double bass, cello |
| Years active | 1942–1960 |
| Labels | Debut, Bethlehem, ABC Records |
| Associated acts | Thelonious Monk, Coleman Hawkins, Charlie Barnet, Earl Hines, Ben Webster, Dizzy Gillespie, Miles Davis, Duke Ellington, Milt Jackson, Sonny Rollins, Art Tatum, Johnny Hodges, Kenny Dorham,Woody Herman |
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