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Active

1940s - 1950s

Born

September 30, 1922 in Okmulgee, OK

Died

September 8, 1960 in Copenhagen, Denmark

Genre

Jazz

Styles

Bop

Member Of

The Birdlanders
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Oscar Pettiford

Biography by Scott Yanow

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Jazz bassist who double on cello and died abruptly in 1960 while his career was in full swing.
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Album Highlights

  • The New Oscar Pettiford Sextet
    Oscar Pettiford
    The New Oscar Pettiford …
  • First Bass
    Oscar Pettiford
    First Bass
  • Another One
    Oscar Pettiford
    Another One
  • Bass by Pettiford/Burke
    Oscar Pettiford / Vinni …
    Bass by Pettiford/Burke
  • Oscar Pettiford Modern Quintet
    Oscar Pettiford
    Oscar Pettiford Modern …
  • Vienna Blues: The Complete Sessions
    Oscar Pettiford
    Vienna Blues: The Compl …
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