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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.
Jimmy Blanton, American jazz musician whose innovative string bass techniques and concepts, displayed during his two years in the Duke Ellington band, made him by far the major influence on subsequent jazz bassists for several decades. He was known for his mobile swing and full, resonant pizzicato.
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One hundred years ago today, on October 5, jazz virtuoso Jimmy Blanton was born in Chattanooga, Tenn. Blanton played violin as a child before switching to the string bass in college.
Oct 5, 2023 · Learn about the life and legacy of Jimmy Blanton, a bassist who transformed the double bass in jazz with his innovative technique and melodic sensibility. He played with Duke Ellington and influenced many other jazz bassists, such as Charles Mingus and Ray Brown.
Jul 31, 2007 · Jimmy Blanton was a pioneer of bebop bass who played with Duke Ellington from 1939 to 1941. Learn about his life, style, technique and legacy in this article by Scott Pollard.
Jan 6, 2019 · Jimmy Blanton was a virtuoso bass player who joined Duke Ellington's orchestra in 1939 and transformed the instrument with his melodic solos and singing tone. Listen to clips of his duets with Ellington and other bassists, and learn how he influenced the next generation of jazz bassists.
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Jul 31, 2007 · Jimmy Blanton was a pioneer of jazz bass playing, who joined Duke Ellington's orchestra in 1939 and influenced generations of bassists. Learn about his life, career, style, and legacy on All About Jazz.
