About Squire Gersh
Lived 1913 – 1983 (aged 69). Squire Gersh was an American jazz musician, musician, double-bassist and tubist.
William Girsback (May 13, 1913 in San Francisco - April 27, 1983), better known as Squire Gersh, was an American jazz tubist and double-bassist.
Life and career Gersh played in San Francisco with Lu Watters, Bob Scobey, Turk Murphy, and Mutt Carey; he recorded with Watters in 1942 and with Murphy multiple times between 1950 and 1966. He accompanied Louis Armstrong on record and for a tour of South America between 1956 and 1958, then played in Europe with Kid Ory and Red Allen in 1959.
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Who was Squire Gersh?
American jazz musician (1913-1983)
When was Squire Gersh born?
Squire Gersh was born on 13 May 1913 in Astoria.
When did Squire Gersh die?
Squire Gersh died on 27 April 1983 in San Francisco.
What was Squire Gersh's occupation?
Squire Gersh was a jazz musician, musician, double-bassist and tubist.
What nationality was Squire Gersh?
Squire Gersh was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Squire Gersh. https://biography.guide/squire-gersh/
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