Jazz Greats: Slam Stewart

Leroy Eliott  Stewart

(Sept. 21, 1914 – Dec. 10, 1987)

Jazz Bass Player, Slam Stewart, was a part of a successful Duo (Slim and Slam) in the 1930's and was a regular session musician for Lester Young, Coleman Hawkins, Art Tatum and others during the 1940's. He taught at the Binghamton University and Yale University and his Bass playing   techniques are still regarded years after his death. Please take a listen here and have a great Saturday: Flat foot floogie (with a floy, floy) and Groovin' high (Dizzie Gillespie Trio)

Source: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Slam_Stewart

Background information
Birth name	Leroy Elliott Stewart
Born	September 21, 1914 Englewood, New Jersey, U.S.
Died	December 10, 1987(aged 73) Binghamton, New York, U.S.
Genres	Jazz
Instruments	Double bass