Red Norvo
American musician (1908-1999) · United States · On the map · Musicians · Died at 91
Red Norvo was an American musician, one of jazz's early vibraphonists, known as "Mr. Swing". He helped establish the xylophone, marimba, and vibraphone as jazz instruments. His recordings included "Dance of the Octopus", "Bughouse", "Knockin' on Wood", "Congo Blues", and "Hole in the Wall".
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Close ties
Frank Sinatra Duets: Please Be Kind (1938)
Ella Fitzgerald Duets: Please Be Kind (1938)
Doris Day Duets: I've Got My Love to Keep Me Warm (1937)
Billie Holiday Duets: I've Got My Love to Keep Me Warm (1937)
Dean Martin Duets: I've Got My Love to Keep Me Warm (1937)
Peggy Lee Duets: Please Be Kind (1938)
Sarah Vaughan Duets: Please Be Kind (1938)
Dinah Washington Duets: I've Got My Love to Keep Me Warm (1937)
Carmen McRae Duets: Please Be Kind (1938)
Art Pepper Duets: Collections (1957)
Joe Morello Duets: Collections (1957)
June Christy Duets: Please Be Kind (1938)
Mildred Bailey Duets: Please Be Kind (1938)
Gerd Oswald Directed Screaming Mimi (1958)
Les Brown Duets: I've Got My Love to Keep Me Warm (1937)- Harry Joe Brown Produced Screaming Mimi (1958)
Gerald Wiggins Duets: Collections (1957)
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About this person
Country
United States
Category
Musicians
Type
Singer / Musician
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1908 to 1999 · aged 91
