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Goldkette Jean And His OrchestraJean Goldkette Jean Goldkette French-American jazz pianist and bandleader (1893–1962) John Jean Goldkette (March 18, 1893 – March 24, 1962) was a jazz pianist and bandleader. Quick facts Background information, Birth name ... Jean Goldkette Background information Birth name John Jean Goldkette Born (1893-03-18)March 18, 1893 Valenciennes, France (disputed) Died March 24, 1962(1962-03-24) (aged 69) Los Angeles, California, U.S. Genres Jazz, Dixieland Occupation(s) Musician, bandleader Instrument Piano Close Life Goldkette was reportedly born on March 18, 1893, in Valenciennes, France,[1][2] but there is evidence that he was born in Patras, Greece.[3][4] His mother, Angela Goldkette, was a circus performer from Denmark. His father is unknown.[3][4] He spent his childhood in Greece and Russia, where he studied piano at the Moscow… (Source: Wikipedia)
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