name

Al McKibbon, Bass

dates

1919-2005

birth place

Chicago, IL

description

Experienced across generations -- from the big swing bands to bop combos -- made perhaps his most distinctive marks in Latin-jazz, beginning with George Shearing and Cal Tjader.

hot disc

Tumbao Para Los Congueros Di Mi Vida

more info

http://www.bassland.net/1bigal.htm