Bob Haggart

Bob Haggart
Born: Mar 13, 1914 in New York, NY
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Died: Dec 2, 1998 in Venice, FL
Styles: Swing, Dixieland
Biography: One of the last survivors of Bob Crosby's Bobcats, Bob Haggart was a top bassist for 60 years. Originally a guitarist, Haggart taught himself bass while in high school. He gained fame when he joined Bob Crosby in 1935, not only supplying his supportive and swinging bass but contributing arrangements ...Read full biography
A Portrait of Bix
Released: 1986
Label: Jazzology
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This is a well-planned set featuring ten songs associated with legendary cornetist Bix Beiderbecke; in addition, a brief rendition of his "In a Mist" is played as both an intro to the date and as a coda. ...Read full review
Enjoys Carolina in the Morning
Released: 1981
Label: Jazzology
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On his second of three albums as a leader for Jazzology, bassist Bob Haggart performs ten veteran standards, including six that have cities, states or countries in their titles, plus "Song of the Wanderer." ...Read full review
More Bob Haggart albums: Main Albums (8), Singles & EPs (1)
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