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Born: March 31, 1908 in Beardstown, IL
Years Active: 20 's, 30 's, 40 's, 50 's, 60 's, 70 's, 80 's, 90 's
Died: April 06, 1999 in Santa Monica, CA
Genre: Jazz

Biography:
Red Norvo was an unusual star during the swing era, playing jazz xylophone. After he switched to vibes in 1943, Norvo had a quieter yet no-less fluent style than Lionel Hampton. Although no match for Hampton popularity-wise, Norvo and his wife, singe ...More >>

Discography: 2003 Too Marvelous for Words 1983 Just Friends 1979 Red and Ross 1977 Red in New York 1975 Vibes a La Red More >>

Filmograpy:

1984	Jazz at the Smithsonian: Red Norvo
1981	Talmage Farlow
1960	Ocean's Eleven
1958	Screaming Mimi

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Member Of: The Three Ickkies More >> Similar Artists: Milt Jackson Charles Mingus Terry Gibbs Tal Farlow Bobby Hutcherson More >>

Influenced By: Lionel Hampton Adrian Rollini More >> Followers: Barry Miles Jack Brokensha John Cocuzzi Walt Dickerson Charles Mingus More >>

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