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Saturday 16 January 2016

Jazz Greats: King Kolax

William Little (Nov. 6, 1912, Kansas City, Missouri – Dec. 18, 1991, Chicago, Illinois)


Bandleader, Singer, and Jazz Trumpeter, King Kolax, began his career in the 1930's after completing his degree in Music Studies. He worked as a Leader, Sideman and Singer in many Bands and also did solo efforts up to 1970. Please take a listen here and have a great Saturday: Joe Williams With King Kolax Everyday I Have The Blues 1953 and The Chaunteurs with King Kolax Band: Wishin' Well (1961)


Source: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/King_Kolax
Background information
Birth Name: William Little
Born: Nov. 06, 1912
Died: Dec. 18, 1991
Label: J.O.B., Vee-Jay
Origin: Kansas City, Missouri, US


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