About Richard McPartland
Lived 1905 – 1957 (aged 52). Richard McPartland was an American jazz musician and jazz guitarist.
Dick McPartland (May 18, 1905 – November 30, 1957) was a jazz guitarist during the 1920s and the older brother of Jimmy McPartland. He was part of the Austin High School Gang of musicians in Chicago.
McPartland played banjo and guitar. He replaced Eddie Lang in the Red McKenzie band. Near the end of the 1920s, he recorded with Irving Mills and Jack Teagarden and in the 1930s with his brother Jimmy. After a heart attack in the 1930s, he retired from music.
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Who was Richard McPartland?
American musician (1905-1957)
When was Richard McPartland born?
Richard McPartland was born on 18 May 1905 in Chicago.
When did Richard McPartland die?
Richard McPartland died on 30 November 1957 in Elmhurst.
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Richard McPartland was a jazz musician and jazz guitarist.
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Richard McPartland was American.
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