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Born: September 21, 1914 in Englewood, NJ
Years Active: 40 's, 50 's, 60 's, 70 's, 80 's
Died: December 10, 1987 in Binghamton, NY
Genre: Jazz

Biography:
Slam Stewart was a superior swing-oriented bassist whose ability to bow the bass and hum an octave apart made him famous in the jazz world. He had thought of the idea while studying at Boston Conservatory when he heard Ray Perry singing along with hi ...More >>

Discography: 2002 Slamboree 2000 Slam Bam 1988 Cats Are Swingin' 1981 Shut Yo' Mouth! 1978 Dialogue More >>

Member Of: Slim & Slam More >> Similar Artists: Milt Hinton Red Callender Major Holley Ray Brown Jimmy Blanton More >>

Followers: Doug Watkins Sirone Gene Taylor Charles Mingus Erroll Garner More >>

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