Jazz Greats: Hayes Alvis

Hayes Alvis (May 1, 1907 – December 29, 1972)

Jazz Bassist and Tubist, Hayes Alvis, started his run as a drummer but later switched to Bass and Tuba. He was a sideman to many (Jelly Roll Morton, Earl Hines, Jimmie Noone, Duke Ellington, Louis Armstrong, Benny Carter and many others) and worked in the Mills Blue Rhythm Band. He died in 1972; please take a listen here and have a great Saturday: Rhythm Spasm (Mills Blue Rhythm Band)

Source 1: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hayes_Alvis

Source 2: https://www.discogs.com/artist/307421-Hayes-Alvis

Background Information
Birth name	Hayes Julian Alvis
Born	May 1, 1907 Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
Died	December 29, 1972(aged 65) New York City, New York, U.S.
Genres	Jazz