1908 - 1999
Red Norvo Jazz Musician
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Details
First Name |
Red
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Last Name |
Norvo
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Birthday |
31st March, 1908
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Birthplace |
Beardstown, Illinois, United States
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Died |
6th April, 1999
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Zodiac Sign |
Aries
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Occupation Text |
Vibraphonist, composer
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Occupation |
Jazz Musician
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Music Genre (Text) |
Jazz
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Music Genre |
Jazz, Cool
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Music Style |
Cool, Swing, Bop, Jazz Instrument, Vibraphone/ Marimba Jazz, Big Band
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Music Mood |
Elegant, Sophisticated, Stylish, Refined/Mannered, Amiable/Good-Natured, Laid-Back/Mellow, Joyous, Energetic, Smooth
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Instrument |
Leader, Xylophone, Vibraphone
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Instrument (text) |
Vibraphone, marimba, xylophone
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Associated Acts |
Paul Whiteman, Benny Goodman, Charlie Barnet, Woody Herman, Mildred Bailey
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Red Norvo (born Kenneth Norville, March 31, 1908 – April 6, 1999) was an American musician, one of jazz's early vibraphonists, known as "Mr. Swing". He helped establish the xylophone, marimba, and vibraphone as
jazz instruments. His recordings included "Dance of the Octopus", "Bughouse", "Knockin' on Wood", "Congo Blues", and "Hole in the Wall".