About Jiří Jirmal
Lived 1925 – 2019 (aged 94). Jiří Jirmal was a Czech composer, guitarist, music educator, jazz musician, university teacher and jazz guitarist.
Jiří Jirmal (24 April 1925 – 11 December 2019) was a classical guitarist who was also dedicated to jazz.
He was born as Jiří Novák in Prague. Some of his compositions incorporate elements of Brazilian music (e.g. Bossa Nova, Samba). He contributed in the musical background for Gene Deitch's 1962 Tom and Jerry cartoon Tall in the Trap, in which he was credited as George Jirmal.
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Who was Jiří Jirmal?
Czech classical guitarist (1925-2019)
When was Jiří Jirmal born?
Jiří Jirmal was born on 24 April 1925 in Prague.
When did Jiří Jirmal die?
Jiří Jirmal died on 11 December 2019 in Prague.
What was Jiří Jirmal's occupation?
Jiří Jirmal was a composer, guitarist, music educator, jazz musician, university teacher and jazz guitarist.
What nationality was Jiří Jirmal?
Jiří Jirmal was Czech.
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