name

Jimmy Blanton, Bass

dates

b. 10/5/1918; d. 7/30/1942

birth place

Chattanooga, TN

description

When he joined the Ellington band his virtuous dexterity forever changed the role of the bass in jazz.

hot disc

Duke Ellington Centennial Edition, The Complete RCA Victor Recordings

more info

http://www.allaboutjazz.com/articles/gold0399.htm