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Tommy Potter

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American jazz double bassist (1918-1988)

United StatesMusiciansLived 1918 to 1988 · aged 69
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Charles Thomas Potter was an American jazz double bass player, best known for having been a member of Charlie Parker's "classic quintet", with Miles Davis, between 1947 and 1950.

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Potter (left) with Charlie Parker, Miles Davis, Duke Jordan, and Max Roach, c. August 1947Photo: William P. GottliebPotter (left) with Charlie Parker, Miles Davis, Duke Jordan, and Max Roach, c. August 1947Photo: William P. Gottlieb

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About this person

Country
United States
Category
Musicians
Type
Singer / Musician
Status
deceased
Dates
Lived 1918 to 1988 · aged 69
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13 languages

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