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| − | '''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]], he was able to introduce a unique lyrical sensibility into the music. | + | '''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]][http://www.redhotjazz.com/odjb.html], 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. | ||
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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.