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Valentin Parnakh

Russian jazz pioneer (1891-1951) · Russia · On the map · Writers · Died at 59

Valentin Yakovlevich Parnakh (1891-1951) was a Soviet musician and choreographer, who was a founding father of Soviet jazz. He was also a poet, and translated many foreign works into Russian, notably Spanish poetry and plays.

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Country
Russia
Category
Writers
Type
Writer / Author
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1891 to 1951 · aged 59