.jpg) Mezz Mezzrow in his office, New York, N.Y., ca. November 1946 (Photograph by William P. Gottlieb) Image by William P. Gottlieb, via Wikimedia Commons. Licensed Public domain |
Mezz MezzrowMezz Mezzrow Mezz Mezzrow American jazz clarinetist and saxophonist (1899–1972) Milton Mesirow (November 9, 1899 – August 5, 1972),[2] better known as Mezz Mezzrow, was an American jazz clarinetist and saxophonist from Chicago, Illinois.[1] He is remembered for organizing and financing recording sessions with Tommy Ladnier and Sidney Bechet. He recorded with Bechet as well and briefly acted as manager for Louis Armstrong. Mezzrow is equally known as a colorful character, as portrayed in his autobiography, Really the Blues (which takes its title from a Bechet composition), co-written with Bernard Wolfe and published in 1946. Quick facts Background information, Birth name ... Mezz Mezzrow Mezzrow, c. November 1946 Background information Birth name Milton Mesirow Also known as Muggles King Born… (Source: Wikipedia)
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