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Jimmy Blanton - Definition and Overview

Jimmy Blanton (1918July 30, 1942) was an American jazz double bassist.

He came to attention in Duke Ellington's band, and was a virtuoso player who in many people's opinions reinvented the double bass.

Blanton died of tuberculosis.

Example Usage of Blanton

b__mc: @MrSinister715 he called me like "Blanton!, do you remember me!? it Langston!"
_gLm_: @missladykjones I was n Blanton 4 a quick sec but bk @ the hs now
martinigroove: Back at the house having a glass of Blanton's by myself. What an amazing day.
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