About Truck Parham
Lived 1911 – 2002 (aged 91). Truck Parham was an American jazz musician and american football.
Charles Valdez "Truck" Parham (January 25, 1911 – June 5, 2002) was an American jazz double-bassist.
Parham was born in Chicago He played drums before settling on bass, and studied under Walter Page. Friar's Inn Revisited (Delmark, 1968–72)
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Who was Truck Parham?
American musician (1911–2002)
When was Truck Parham born?
Truck Parham was born on 25 January 1911 in Chicago.
When did Truck Parham die?
Truck Parham died on 5 June 2002.
What was Truck Parham's occupation?
Truck Parham was a jazz musician and american football.
What nationality was Truck Parham?
Truck Parham was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Truck Parham. https://biography.guide/truck-parham/
MLA: "Truck Parham." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/truck-parham/.
Chicago: "Truck Parham." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/truck-parham/.
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