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Saturday 1 February 2014

Jazz Greats: Kid Ory

Edward "Kid" Ory (December 25, 1886 – January 23, 1973)
 

  Multi-Instrumentalist and Jazz Great, Kid Ory, developed the "tailgate" style of playing the Trombone. Please take a listen here and have a great Saturday:  Ory's Creole Trombone and Society Blues

  

Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kid_Ory
Background Information
Birth nameEdouard Ory
Also known asEdward Ory
BornDecember 25, 1886
La Place, Louisiana, United States
DiedJanuary 23, 1973 (aged 86)
HonoluluHawaii, United States
Genresjazz
traditional creole
Occupationsbandleader, composer, promoter
Instrumentstrombone and multi-instrumentalist, vocal
Years active1910-1971
LabelsColumbia, Okeh, Exner, Crescent, Good Time Jazz, Verve
Associated actsLouis Armstrong, Jelly Roll Morton, King Oliver, Ma Rainy, Benny Goodman, Charles Mingus

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