Wesley LaViolette

Male, Deceased Person

1894 – 1978

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Who was Wesley LaViolette?

Wallace Wesley LaViolette was an American musician who composed, conducted, lectured, and wrote about music. He was also a poet and music theorist. As an educator, he mentored Shorty Rogers, Jimmy Giuffre, John Graas, George Perle, Florence Price, Bob Carter, Bob Florence, John Graas, and Robert Erickson. Laviolette was an important figure on the West coast jazz scene of the 1950s.

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Born
Jan 4, 1894
Died
Jul 29, 1978

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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