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| Born | September 30, 1922, Okmulgee, Oklahoma, United States |
| Died | September 08, 1960, Copenhagen, Denmark |
| Genres | Jazz, bebop, third stream |
| Occupation(s) | Musician, composer |
| Instruments | Double bass, cello |
| Years active | 1942–1960 |
| Labels | Debut, Bethlehem, ABC Records |
| Associated acts | Thelonious Monk, Coleman Hawkins, Charlie Barnet, Earl Hines, Ben Webster, Dizzy Gillespie, Miles Davis, Duke Ellington, Milt Jackson, Sonny Rollins, Art Tatum, Johnny Hodges, Kenny Dorham, Woody Herman |
About Oscar Pettiford
Bassist Oscar Pettiford was born on September 30, 1922 in Oklahoma, United States (He dies at the age of 37, on September 8, 1960).
Bebop pioneer, composer, and bandleader, and one of the most frequently recorded jazz bassists.
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Oscar Pettiford before becoming famous
Oscar Pettiford was born in the Zodiac sign Libra (The Scales), and 1922 is the year of the Chinese Zodiac Dog (狗).
He began playing bass when he was fourteen years old because he disliked the way it was being played by others and wanted to change it.
Achievement of Oscar Pettiford
He was also recognized for using cellos as solo jazz instruments, which he developed as a result of an experiment he conducted while attempting to play with a broken arm.
Oscar Pettiford's Family, Spouse, Dating and Relationship
His wife and three children survived him.
Oscar Pettiford on Social Media
Oscar Pettiford Collabed with
In 1943, he formed a bebop band with Composer Dizzy Gillespie.
Oscar Pettiford Income & Net worth
Oscar Pettiford's income mainly comes from the work that created his reputation: a bassist. Information about his net worth in 2024 is being updated as soon as possible by allfamous.org, you can contact to tell us Net Worth of the Oscar Pettiford.
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Latest information about Oscar Pettiford updated on March 16 2023.
