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Rudy Powell

1907 – 1976

American jazz musician

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About Rudy Powell

Lived 1907 – 1976 (aged 69). Rudy Powell was an American clarinetist, jazz musician, saxophonist and musician.

Rudy Powell (later Musheed Karweem) (October 28, 1907 – October 30, 1976) was an American jazz reed player.

Born in New York City, United States,

He died in October 1976, at the age of 69.

Discography As sideman Cat Anderson, Ellingtonia (Wynne, 1959) Al Casey, Buck Jumpin' (Prestige Swingville, 1960) Duke Ellington, My People (Flying Dutchman, 1963) Cliff Jackson, Cliff Jackson and His Crazy Kats 1930 (Retrieval, 1981) Jo Jones, The Jo Jones Special (Vanguard, 1972) Andy Kirk, Instrumentally Speaking (MCA, 1980) Lucky Millinder, Cab Calloway, Awful Natural (RCA 1977) Jimmy Rushing, Listen to the Blues with Jimmy Rushing (Vanguard, 1956) Jimmy Rushing, Little Jimmy Rushing and the Big Brass (Columbia, 1958) Jimmy Rushing, The Jazz Odyssey of Jimmy Rushing (Philips, 1957) Saints & Sinners, Saints and Sinners in Canada (Cav-a Bob 1967) Saints & Sinners, The Saints and Sinners (77 Records, 1964) Fats Waller, Handful of Keys (RCA Victor, 1957)

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Rudy Powell?

American jazz musician (1907–1976)

When was Rudy Powell born?

Rudy Powell was born on 28 October 1907 in New York City.

When did Rudy Powell die?

Rudy Powell died on 30 October 1976 in New York City.

What was Rudy Powell's occupation?

Rudy Powell was a clarinetist, jazz musician, saxophonist and musician.

What nationality was Rudy Powell?

Rudy Powell was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Rudy Powell

· Wikidata: Q2174577

· DBpedia: Rudy Powell

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