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Born: May 29, 1923 in Chicago, IL
Years Active: 50 's, 60 's, 70 's
Genre: Jazz

Biography:
Best known for his steady, concise contributions to the Dave Brubeck quartet for a decade in the '50s and '60s, Eugene Wright was a dependable, never flamboyant bassist. He was mostly self-taught on bass, but took a few lessons late in his career from Paul Gregory. Wright studied cornet in high school. He led a 16-piece band, The Dukes of Swing, in... Continue Bio >>

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