Bix Beiderbecke

Pianist

Birthday March 10, 1903

Birth Sign Pisces

Birthplace Davenport, IA

DEATH DATE Aug 6, 1931 (28)

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About

Jazz Age cornetist, pianist, and composer who made a profound impact in spite of his life ending prematurely at age 28.

Before Fame

He would skip dinner to play the calliope.

Trivia

His versions of Singin' the Blues and I'm Coming, Virginia, both from 1927, were admired for their tonal purity and improvisation.

Family Life

He was born to parents Bismark Herman and Agatha Jane Hilton Beiderbecke. His father was a lumber and coal merchant.

Associated With

He had a profound influence on Bing Crosby.