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| − | '''Bix Beiderbecke''' was a [[Jazz]] | + | [[Image:bixbeiderbecke.jpg|right]] |
| + | '''Bix Beiderbecke''' was a [[Jazz]] [[cornett]]ist of the 1920s. He is arguably the most important [[white]] jazz musician of that decade - whilst, like most white bands of the time, he was inspired by the [[Original Dixieland Jazz Band]]<ref>http://www.redhotjazz.com/odjb.html</ref>, he was able to introduce a unique lyrical sensibility into the music. | ||
He died young in 1931 after years of persistent [[alcohol]] abuse. | He died young in 1931 after years of persistent [[alcohol]] abuse. | ||
Revision as of 17:52, May 2, 2007
Bix Beiderbecke was a Jazz cornettist of the 1920s. He is arguably the most important white jazz musician of that decade - whilst, like most white bands of the time, he was inspired by the Original Dixieland Jazz Band[1], he was able to introduce a unique lyrical sensibility into the music.
He died young in 1931 after years of persistent alcohol abuse.