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Slam Stewart

American musician (1914-1987) · United States · On the map · Musicians · Died at 73

Leroy Eliot "Slam" Stewart was an American jazz double-bass player whose trademark style was his ability to bow the bass (arco) and simultaneously hum or sing an octave higher. He was a violinist before switching to bass at the age of 20.

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Country
United States
Category
Musicians
Type
Singer / Musician
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1914 to 1987 · aged 73

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