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Born: 1898 in Jersey City, NJ
Years Active:
Died: December 06, 1940 in New York, NY
Genre: Jazz

Biography:
The banjo does not receive much credit as an important instrument in early jazz music, despite its presence in many ensembles. Part of the problem lies in sound recordings that survive from this era, as the already quick-to-decay sound of the banjo b ...More >>

Influenced By: Eddie Lang Freddy Guy Johnny St. Cyr Harry Reser More >> Followers: Bernard Addison Freddy Guy Mike Pingatore Jimmy McLin More >>

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