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Jack Lesberg

1920 – 2005

American jazz double-bassist

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About Jack Lesberg

Lived 1920 – 2005 (aged 85). Jack Lesberg was an American jazz musician and musician.

Jack Lesberg (February 14, 1920 – September 17, 2005) He also performed in the New York City Symphony under Leonard Bernstein in the 1940s.

A native of Boston, Massachusetts, United States,

Discography

As co-leader We've Got Rhythm/Live at Hanratty's (Chaz Jazz, 1981) No Amps Allowed (Chiaroscuro)

As sideman Dixieland Jazz (Waldorf, 1957) Tribute to Louis Armstrong (Jugoton, 1985) Tribute to Louis Armstrong Vol. 2 (Jugoton, 1989) The Music of Lil Hardin Armstrong (Chiaroscuro, 1988) With George Barnes Guitar in Velvet (Grand Award, 1957) Country Jazz (Colortone, 1957) Movin' Easy (Mercury, 1959) Guitar Galaxies (Mercury, 1960) Guitars Galore (Mercury, 1961) With Tony Bennett I've Gotta Be Me (Columbia, 1969) With Ruth Brown Ruth Brown (Atlantic, 1957) With Eddie Condon In Japan (Chiaroscuro, 1964) With Urbie Green All About Urbie Green and His Big Band (ABC-Paramount, 1956) With Coleman Hawkins The Hawk in Hi Fi (RCA Victor, 1956) With Johnny Hodges Blue Rabbit (Verve, 1964) With John Lennon Imagine (Apple Records, 1971) With the Henri René Orchestra RCA Victor Presents Eartha Kitt (RCA, 1953) That Bad Eartha (EP) (RCA, 1954) Down To Eartha (RCA, 1955) That Bad Eartha (LP) (RCA, 1956) Thursday's Child (RCA, 1957) With Ralph Sutton & Ruby Braff R & R (Chiaroscuro, 1994)

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Jack Lesberg?

American jazz double-bassist (1920–2005)

When was Jack Lesberg born?

Jack Lesberg was born on 14 February 1920 in Boston.

When did Jack Lesberg die?

Jack Lesberg died on 17 September 2005 in Englewood.

What was Jack Lesberg's occupation?

Jack Lesberg was a jazz musician and musician.

What nationality was Jack Lesberg?

Jack Lesberg was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Jack Lesberg

· Wikidata: Q1677101

· DBpedia: Jack Lesberg

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