Slam Stewart

Bass, Musical Artist

1914 – 1987

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Who was Slam Stewart?

Leroy Eliot "Slam" Stewart was an African American jazz bass player whose trademark style was his ability to bow the bass and simultaneously hum or sing an octave higher. He was originally a violin player before switching to bass at the age of 20.

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Born
Sep 21, 1914
Englewood
Also known as
  • Stewart, Slam
  • Leroy Eliot "Slam" Stewart
  • Leroy Elliott Stewart
  • Slim and Slam
  • Slam Stewart Trio
Ethnicity
  • African American
Nationality
  • United States of America
Profession
Died
Dec 10, 1987
Binghamton

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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