Leroy Vinnegar

Leroy Vinnegar
Born: Jul 13, 1928 in Indianapolis, IN
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Died: Aug 3, 1999
Styles: Cool
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
Leroy Walks!
Released: 1957
Label: Fantasy Inc.
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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 review
Leroy Walks Again!
Released: 1962
Label: Fantasy Inc.
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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
More Leroy Vinnegar Sextet albums: Main Albums (6), Compilations (1)
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