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Jimmy WoodeJimmy Woode Jimmy Woode American jazz bassist James Bryant Woode (September 23, 1926 – April 23, 2005) was an American jazz bassist.[2] He played and/or recorded in bands with Flip Phillips, Sarah Vaughan, Ella Fitzgerald, Charlie Parker, Duke Ellington, Coleman Hawkins, Nat Pierce, Sidney Bechet, Billie Holiday, Jaki Byard, Earl Hines, Jimmy Witherspoon, Mal Waldron, Clark Terry and Miles Davis.[2] His granddaughter is singer and composer Amana Melome.[3] Quick facts Background information, Born ... Jimmy Woode Background information Born James Bryant Woode (1926-09-23)September 23, 1926 Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S. Died April 23, 2005(2005-04-23) (aged 78) Lindenwold, New Jersey, US Genres Jazz Occupations Musician composer Instrument Bass Years active 1946–2005[1] Close Biography Woode was born September 23, 1926, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United… (Source: Wikipedia)
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