g, 1904-2009 US, Texas
Singer / Musician / Songwriter of Jazz and Pop
Born: 25th April 1904 Sealy, Texas, USA Died: 10th June 2009 Houston, Texas, USA American jazz guitarist and banjoist. Got his first break in 1925 playing banjo for The Frank Davis Louisiana Jazz Band alongside Punch Miller. Switched to guitar playing for Texas Guinan in 1933 after which he recorded with Richard M. Jones. Played with Earl Hines And His Orchestra in the era when it boasted Charlie Parker and Dizzy Gillespie.