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| Born: Jul 13, 1928 in Indianapolis, IN | Avg.User Rating: 1 Ratings |
| Died: Aug 3, 1999 |
| Styles: Cool |
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| Biography: The owner of a swinging "walking bass" manner, comfortable in several idioms but not a prolific soloist, Leroy Vinnegar had a couple of heydays -- in the '50s and '60s as a busy freelance recording sideman, and as a member of Les McCann's most popular combo in 1969. As such, he played a major role in ...Read full biography |
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Released: 1957 Label: Fantasy Inc. Critics' Rating:  On this reissue CD of a Contemporary set (bassist Leroy Vinnegar's first as a leader), six of the seven songs have the word "walk" in their title, including "Would You Like to Take a Walk," "Walkin' My ...Read full reviewReleased: 1962 Label: Fantasy Inc. Critics' Rating:  The follow-up to Leroy Vinnegar's first Contemporary album, this CD reissue matches the excellent bassist (who is mostly content to back the other soloists) with trumpeter Freddy Hill, tenor saxophonist ...Read full review
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