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Tal FarlowTal Farlow Tal Farlow American jazz guitarist (1921–1998) Talmage Holt Farlow (June 7, 1921[2] – July 25, 1998)[3] was an American jazz guitarist. He was nicknamed "Octopus" because of how his large, quick hands spread over the fretboard.[citation needed] Quick facts Background information, Born ... Tal Farlow Background information Born Talmage Holt Farlow (1921-06-07)June 7, 1921 Greensboro, North Carolina, U.S. Origin New York City Died July 25, 1998(1998-07-25) (aged 77) New York City, U.S. Genres Jazz Occupation Musician Instrument Guitar Years active Late 1940s–1998 Labels Norgran, Verve, Xanadu, Prestige, Blue Note, Concord Formerly of Red Norvo, Artie Shaw, Great Guitars[1] Close Early life and education Talmage Holt Farlow was born in Greensboro, North Carolina.[2] He taught himself how to play… (Source: Wikipedia)
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