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Born: October 09, 1899 in Chicago, IL
Years Active: 20 's, 30 's, 40 's, 50 's
Died: August 05, 1972 in Paris, France
Genre: Jazz

Biography:
Mezz Mezzrow occupies an odd and unique place in jazz history. Although an enthusiastic clarinetist, he was never much of a player, sounding best on the blues. A passionate propagandist for Chicago and New Orleans jazz and the rights of blacks (he me ...More >>

Discography: 1995 Makin' Friends 1956 Mezz Mezzrow a La Scholas Cantorum 1955 Paris 1955, Vol. 1 1955 Mezz Mezzrow [Disques Swing] 1955 Mezz Mezzrow in Paris, 1955 More >>

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Influenced By: Leon Roppolo Frank Teschemacher Louis Armstrong More >> Followers: Viperhouse More >>

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