 Fats Pichon, photo from cover of 1950s LP jacket (with no date or copyright info). Image by Original photographer not credited, via Wikimedia Commons. Licensed Public domain |
Pichon Walter FatsFats Pichon Fats Pichon American American jazz pianist and bandleader (1906–1967) Walter Gabriel Pichon (April 3, 1906 – February 25, 1967)[1] professionally known as Fats Pichon, was an American jazz pianist, singer, bandleader, and songwriter. Quick facts Background information, Birth name ... Fats Pichon Fats Pichon playing at the Old Absinthe House, 1950s Background information Birth name Walter Gabriel Pichon Born (1906-04-03)April 3, 1906 New Orleans, Louisiana, United States Died February 25, 1967(1967-02-25) (aged 60) Chicago, Illinois, U.S. Genres Jazz Occupation(s) Singer, pianist Instrument(s) Vocals, piano Close Biography Pichon was born and raised in New Orleans, Louisiana, and began playing piano in his childhood. He also played baritone horn in brass bands in his youth, already a professional musician by… (Source: Wikipedia)
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