 Milt Hinton (Otter Crest, Oregon. May 1989.) Image by Courtesy the Fraser MacPherson estate c/o Guy MacPherson, via Wikimedia Commons. Licensed CC BY 2.0 |
Milt HintonMilt Hinton Milt Hinton American double bassist and photographer (1910–2000) Milton John Hinton (June 23, 1910 – December 19, 2000) was an American double bassist and photographer.[1] Quick facts Background information, Birth name ... Milt Hinton Milt Hinton aboard the SS Norway (1988) Background information Birth name Milton John Hinton Born (1910-06-23)June 23, 1910 Vicksburg, Mississippi, U.S. Died December 19, 2000(2000-12-19) (aged 90) Queens, New York Genres Traditional jazz, swing, bop Occupation(s) Musician, photographer, educator Instrument Double bass Years active 1920s–1990s Labels CBS, Bethlehem, Victor, Black & Blue, Chiaroscuro Website www.milthinton.com Close Regarded as the Dean of American jazz bass players,[2] his nicknames included "Sporty" from his years in Chicago, "Fump" from his time on the road with Cab Calloway,… (Source: Wikipedia)
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