Howard Rumsey

Bassist

Birthday November 7, 1917

Birth Sign Scorpio

Birthplace California

DEATH DATE Jul 15, 2015 (97)

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About

Jazz bassist and 1950s bandleader of the Lighthouse All-Stars. He performed with such jazz greats as Chet Baker, Miles Davis, and Art Pepper.

Before Fame

He played with Stan Kenton's first band before taking a hiatus from music.

Trivia

He owned a club called Concerts by the Sea from 1971 to 1985.

Family Life

He and his wife once lived in Hermosa Beach, California.

Associated With

He collaborated with jazz drummer Max Roach.