Bert Kelly (jazz musician)
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Bert Kelly (June 2, 1882 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa – January 1968 in Long Beach, New York) was an American musician, who pioneered jazz as a banjoist, bandleader, educator, promoter, night club owner, and night club operator. After professional stints in Seattle and San Francisco, Kelly moved to Chicago in 1914 where he flourished a banjoist, bandleader, and promoter. In 1915 — before the U.S. prohibition — he founded and operated a Chicago speakeasy called "Bert Kelly's Stables," where patrons were introduced to early jazz.
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Born | (1882-06-02)June 2, 1882 Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States |
Died | January 1968 (aged 85–86) Long Beach, New York, United States |
Genres | Jazz |
Occupation(s) | Musician, bandleader |
Instrument(s) | Banjo |
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