Jimmy Blanton
American jazz double bassist (1918–1942) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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James Blanton (October 5, 1918 – July 30, 1942) was an American jazz double bassist. Blanton is credited with being the originator of more complex pizzicato and arco bass solos in a jazz context than previous bassists. Nicknamed "Jimmie," Blanton's nickname is usually misspelled as "Jimmy," including by Duke Ellington.
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Birth name | James Blanton |
Born | October 5, 1918 (1918-10-05) Chattanooga, Tennessee, United States |
Died | July 30, 1942 (1942-07-31) (aged 23) Duarte, California, United States |
Genres | Jazz, big band |
Occupation(s) | Musician |
Instrument(s) | Double bass |
Years active | 1936–41 |
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