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| − | '''Bix Beiderbecke''' was a [[Jazz]] [[cornett]]ist 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]]<ref>http://www.redhotjazz.com/odjb.html</ref> | + | '''Bix Beiderbecke''' was a [[Jazz]] [[cornett]]ist 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]],<ref>http://www.redhotjazz.com/odjb.html</ref> he was able to introduce a unique lyrical sensibility into the music. |
He died young in 1931 after years of persistent [[alcohol]] abuse: an early vicim of [[Hollywood values]]. | He died young in 1931 after years of persistent [[alcohol]] abuse: an early vicim of [[Hollywood values]]. | ||
Latest revision as of 00:23, July 12, 2016
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: an early vicim of Hollywood values.