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Beiderbecke

American  
[bahy-der-bek] / ˈbaɪ dərˌbɛk /

noun

  1. Leon Bismarck Bix, 1903–31, U.S. jazz cornetist and composer.


Beiderbecke British  
/ ˈbaɪdəˌbɛk /

noun

  1. Leon Bismarcke , known as Bix . 1903–31, US jazz cornettist, composer, and pianist

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A child prodigy, Beiderbecke first fell in love with jazz via the frenetically bouncy tune “Tiger Rag.”

From New York Times ● Aug. 5, 2021

Carmichael wanted to quickly capture the tune that was famously inspired by a girl, the improvisational prowess of his cornetist friend Bix Beiderbecke or maybe both.

From Washington Times ● Aug. 1, 2020

His father, grandfather and great-grandfather were guitarists, and his trumpet-playing and bandleading uncle Phil became an early influence on jazz musicians such as Bix Beiderbecke and Red Nichols.

From Washington Post ● Apr. 30, 2015

This performance almost seems through-composed, and it’s so beautiful to hear Clark’s unique interpretation of this iconic Bix Beiderbecke composition.…

From The New Yorker ● Jul. 16, 2014

Can you say “Bix Beiderbecke biopic” three times fast?

From Seattle Times ● Apr. 24, 2014

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