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Also known as Oscar Frederic Moore

American jazz guitarist (1916-1981)

Person · Open Library

Born
1960
Works
6

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Music · MusicBrainz

Type
Person
Gender
Male
Origin
United Kingdom
Active from
1952-04-04
Active to
2011-02-06
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2,713
Total plays
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Oscar Moore (December 25, 1916 – October 8, 1981) was an American swing jazz guitarist. Moore was an integral part of the Nat King Cole Trio during 1937–1947, appearing on virtually all of Cole's records during the period. A superb and influential guitarist, Moore was himself influenced by Charlie Christian. Barney Kessel once said that Moore practically created the role of the jazz guitarist in small combos. He also recorded with Lionel Hampton, Art Tatum (1941), the Capitol Jazzmen, and Leste

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date of death
1981-10-08
birth name
Oscar Frederic Moore
name in native language
Oscar Moore
start of work period
1935-00-00
Commons category
Oscar Moore
date of birth
1916-12-25
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