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Zack Whyte

1898 – 1967

American musician

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About Zack Whyte

Lived 1898 – 1967 (aged 68–69). Zack Whyte was an American bandleader, conductor, banjoist and jazz musician.

Zack Whyte (sometimes spelled Zach Whyte) (1898 – March 10, 1967) was an American jazz bandleader, best known for leading the territory band the Chocolate Beau Brummels.

Biography Whyte was born in 1898 in Richmond, Kentucky. He studied at Wilberforce University, where he played banjo with Horace Henderson and arranged pieces for him. He led his own Cincinnati-based bands from the early 1920s, and put together the Chocolate Beau Brummels late in the decade. This ensemble recorded for Gennett, Supertone, and Champion in 1929, amounting to about ten tunes. Some of the recordings were released under the names "Eddie Walker & His Band" and "Smoke Jackson & His Red Onions". Whyte died on March 10, 1967, in Kentucky

Among those who played in Whyte's bands were Herman Chittison, Jerry Blake, Truck Parham, Sy Oliver, Roy Eldridge, Vic Dickenson, and Al Sears.

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1898, Richmond
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Zach Whyte, Zacharia Whyte

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Zack Whyte?

American musician (1898–1967)

When was Zack Whyte born?

Zack Whyte was born in 1898 in Richmond.

When did Zack Whyte die?

Zack Whyte died on 10 March 1967 in Kentucky.

What was Zack Whyte's occupation?

Zack Whyte was a bandleader, conductor, banjoist and jazz musician.

What nationality was Zack Whyte?

Zack Whyte was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Zack Whyte

· Wikidata: Q139396

· DBpedia: Zack Whyte

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