Red Norvo

Red Norvo
1908 - 1999
Red Norvo   Jazz Musician
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First Name Red
Last Name Norvo
Birthday 31st March, 1908
Birthplace Beardstown, Illinois, United States
Died 6th April, 1999
Zodiac Sign Aries
Occupation Text Vibraphonist, composer
Occupation Jazz Musician
Music Genre (Text) Jazz
Music Genre Jazz, Cool
Music Style Cool, Swing, Bop, Jazz Instrument, Vibraphone/ Marimba Jazz, Big Band
Music Mood Elegant, Sophisticated, Stylish, Refined/Mannered, Amiable/Good-Natured, Laid-Back/Mellow, Joyous, Energetic, Smooth
Instrument Leader, Xylophone, Vibraphone
Instrument (text) Vibraphone, marimba, xylophone
Associated Acts Paul Whiteman, Benny Goodman, Charlie Barnet, Woody Herman, Mildred Bailey

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".

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FilmYearCharacterType
Ocean's Eleven1960Red Norvo (uncredited)Movie
Johnny Staccato1959Vibes PlayerTV Show
Kings Go Forth1958Jazz Musician: Vibraphone (uncredited)Movie
Screaming Mimi1958Red Yost (as The Red Norvo Trio)Movie
Texas Carnival1951Red Norvo (uncredited)Movie
Disc Jockey1951Red NorvoMovie
Hit Parade of 19471947Xylophonist (uncredited)Movie

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