Jimmy Blanton

Jimmy Blanton (1918 – July 30, 1942) was an American jazz double bassist.

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1918 - July 30 - 1942 - American - Jazz - Double bass

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He came to attention in Duke Ellington's band, and was a virtuoso player who in many people's opinions reinvented the double bass.

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Duke Ellington - Virtuoso

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Blanton died of tuberculosis.

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