Tommy Charles

Tommy Potter Tommy Potter American jazz double bassist (1918–1988) Charles Thomas Potter (September 21, 1918 – March 1, 1988)[1] was an American jazz double bass player, best known for having been a member of Charlie Parker's "classic quintet", with Miles Davis, between 1947 and 1950. Quick facts Background information, Birth name ... Tommy Potter Potter in 1947 Background information Birth name Charles Thomas Potter Born (1918-09-21)September 21, 1918 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. Died March 1, 1988(1988-03-01) (aged 69) Genres Jazz Occupation Musician Instrument Double bass Close Born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania,[1] Potter had first played with Parker in 1944, in Billy Eckstine's band with Dizzy Gillespie, Lucky Thompson and Art Blakey.[2] Potter also performed and recorded with many other notable jazz musicians,…

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