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Slam Stewart

Leroy Eliot "Slam" Stewart (September 21, 1914 – December 10, 1987) 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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Type
Person
Area
United States
Born
September 21st, 1914
Died
December 10th, 1987
Genres
Labels
Dial Records
Timeless Records
Savoy Jazz
Savoy Records
History
Last updated: January 11th, 2023·MusicBrainz

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