Oscar Pettiford was a pioneering American jazz double bassist, cellist, and composer who made significant contributions to the development of modern jazz in the mid-20th century. Born on September 30, 1922, in Okmulgee, Oklahoma, Pettiford grew up in a musical family and quickly established himself as a formidable talent on the double bass. He became one of the key figures in the bebop movement, playing with legends
... MeerOscar Pettiford was a pioneering American jazz double bassist, cellist, and composer who made significant contributions to the development of modern jazz in the mid-20th century. Born on September 30, 1922, in Okmulgee, Oklahoma, Pettiford grew up in a musical family and quickly established himself as a formidable talent on the double bass. He became one of the key figures in the bebop movement, playing with legends such as Charlie Parker, Dizzy Gillespie, and Thelonious Monk.
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