Israel Crosby

Israel Crosby
One of the finest bassists to emerge during the 1930s, Israel Crosby was young and flexible enough to still sound quite modern in the early '60s. He started on trumpet when he was five and then played trombone and tuba before settling on bass. In 1935, when he was 16, Crosby took one of the first full-length bass solos on record ("Blues for Israel") during a pickup date led by Gene Krupa. He played with Albert Ammons (1935-1936), Fletcher Henderson (1936-1938), the Three Sharps and a Flat,...
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Various Artists Mercury Blues 'n' Rhythm Story 1945-1955
By: Various Artists
Credited Role:Bass
Song List: Listen to Songs by Mercury Blues 'n' Rhythm Story 1945-1955 It's Just The Blues, Bedroom Blues, Buzz Me
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Various Artists Swing Time! The Fabulous Big Band Era 1925-1955
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Credited Role:String Bass
Song List: Listen to Songs by Swing Time! The Fabulous Big Band Era 1925-1955 Sweet Georgia Brown, Sugar Foot Stomp, Birmingham Breakdown
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