Slam Stewart

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Lifespan:
September 21, 1914 - December 10, 1987, he died aged 73 and was American.
Birthname:
Leroy Elliott Stewart.
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An Artist with 11 releases, and a member of 1 group. 4 collaborations.

Biography

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Leroy Eliot "Slam" Stewart (September 21, 1914December 10, 1987) was an African American jazz bass player whose trademark style was his ability to bow the bass (arco) and simultaneously hum or sing an octave higher. He was originally a violin player before switching to bass at the age of 20.

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15 releases – 11 under his own name and 4 in other groups Edit
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