Jimmie Blanton | |
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | James Blanton |
| Born | October 5, 1918 Chattanooga, Tennessee, United States |
| Died | July 30, 1942 (aged 23) Duarte, California, United States |
| Genres | Jazz, big band |
| Occupation | Musician |
| Instrument | Double bass |
| Years active | 1936–41 |
James Blanton (October 5, 1918 – July 30, 1942) was an American jazz double bassist. Blanton is credited with being the originator of more complex pizzicato and arco bass solos in a jazz context than previous bassists. Nicknamed "Jimmie," Blanton's nickname is usually misspelled as "Jimmy," including by Duke Ellington.