Ramey, Gene

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Gene Ramey was a renowned jazz bassist from Austin, Texas, who made his mark playing in the "territory bands" of Kansas City in the 1930s. He later joined Charlie Parker and others in the move to New York City, where he was a key figure in the development of BeBop.

From the description of Ramey, Gene, collection, 1977-2004. (University of Texas Libraries). WorldCat record id: 238760873

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creatorOf Ramey, Gene. Ramey, Gene, collection, 1977-2004. University of Texas Libraries
referencedIn Eddie Locke Photographs of Jazz Musicians, 1954-1974. Columbia University. Rare Book and Manuscript Library
referencedIn Duke Ellington recordings collection Eda Kuhn Loeb Music Library, Harvard College Library
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associatedWith Dodge, Joseph Jeffers person
associatedWith Locke, Eddie. person
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Texas
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Jazz
Jazz musicians
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Active 1977

Active 2004

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