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Harry Babasin
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learning the language of the masters ... the great Oscar Pettiford solo on cello in 1953 oakland auditorium. Personnel: Oscar Pettiford - Cello Harry Babasin - Cello Arnold Ross - Piano Joe Comfort - Bass Alvin Stoller- Drums my first transcription attempt and a good use of the ipad camera (1st take clams and all!)

About Harry Babasin

American jazz bassist and cellist, nicknamed "The Bear" Born March 19, 1921 in Dallas, Texas. Died May 21, 1988 in Los Angeles, California He was (along with Oscar Pettiford) probably the first bassist to record pizzicato jazz cello. he is also well-known for his experimental blends of jazz and Brazilian music. Throughout the 1950s and 1960s Babasin freelanced for radio and television and served as a session player. He and drummer [a581138] formed their own record company, [l82366], in 1954 and...

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