Mezz Mezzrow
Milton Mesirow (November 9, 1899 – August 5, 1972), better known as Mezz Mezzrow, was an American jazz clarinetist and saxophonist from Chicago, Illinois. He is remembered for organizing and financing recording sessions with Tommy Ladnier and Sidney Bechet. He recorded with Bechet as well and briefly acted as manager for Louis Armstrong. Mezzrow is equally known as a colorful character, as portrayed in his autobiography, Really the Blues (which takes its title from a Bechet composition), co-written with Bernard Wolfe and published in 1946. |
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Recordings (Results 51-52 of 52 records)
| Company | Matrix No. | Size | First Recording Date | Title | Primary Performer | Description | Role | Audio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Decca | 64972 | 10-in. | 2/1/1939 | My man jumped salty on me | Rosetta Crawford | instrumentalist, clarinet | ||
| Decca | 64973 | 10-in. | 2/1/1939 | Double crossin' Papa | Rosetta Crawford | instrumentalist, clarinet |
Citation
Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Mezzrow, Mezz," accessed April 27, 2024, https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/105289.
Mezzrow, Mezz. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved April 27, 2024, from https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/105289.
"Mezzrow, Mezz." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 27 April 2024.
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LCNAR: Mezzrow, Mezz, 1899-1972 - http://id.loc.gov/authorities/names/n86033196
Wikidata: Mezz Mezzrow - http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q326297
VIAF: http://viaf.org/viaf/34643931
MusicBrainz: Mezz Mezzrow - https://musicbrainz.org/artist/a3aea435-d1fb-45ca-b38d-411335d4717f
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