Tal Farlow
USA
Born: 07 June 1921
Died: 24 July 1998
Years Active: 40, 50, 60, 70, 80, 90
Genres: Jazz
Styles: Bop, Cool, Mainstream Jazz, New Orleans/Classic Jazz
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Nearly as famous for his reluctance to play as for his outstanding abilities, guitarist Tal Farlow did not take up the instrument until he was already 21, but within a year was playing professionally and in 1948 was with Marjorie Hyams' band. While with the Red Norvo Trio (which originally included Charles Mingus) from 1949-1953, Farlow became famous in the jazz world. His huge hands and ability to play rapid yet light lines made him one of the top guitarists of the era. After six months with Artie Shaw's Gramercy Five in 1953, Farlow put toget...
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