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Jimmy Blanton

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James Blanton (October 5, 1918 – July 30, 1942) was an American jazz double bassist. Blanton is credited with being the originator of more complex pizzicato and arco bass solos in a jazz context than previous bassists. Nicknamed "Jimmie," Blanton's nickname is usually misspelled as "Jimmy," including by Duke Ellington.

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Type: Person
Area: United States
Born: October 5th, 1918
Died: July 30th, 1942
Genres: Jazz
Labels: Columbia

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Last updated: October 18th, 2018