Pops Foster | |
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | George Murphy Foster |
| Born | May 19, 1892 McCall, Louisiana, U.S. |
| Died | October 30, 1969 (aged 77) San Francisco, California, U.S. |
| Genres | Jazz |
| Occupation | Musician |
| Instrument(s) | String bass, Tuba, Trumpet |
| Formerly of | King Oliver, Kid Ory |
George Murphy "Pops" Foster (May 19, 1892 – October 30, 1969)[1] was an American jazz musician, best known for his vigorous slap bass playing of the string bass. He also played the tuba and trumpet professionally.
- ^ "Foster, George "Pops" 1892–1969". Encyclopedia.com. Retrieved August 28, 2021.