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Tal Farlow
American jazz guitarist (1921–1998) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Talmage Holt Farlow (June 7, 1921[2] – July 25, 1998)[3] was an American jazz guitarist. He was nicknamed "Octopus" because of how his large, quick hands spread over the fretboard.
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Birth name | Talmage Holt Farlow |
Born | (1921-06-07)June 7, 1921 Greensboro, North Carolina, U.S. |
Origin | New York City |
Died | July 25, 1998(1998-07-25) (aged 77) New York City, U.S. |
Genres | Jazz |
Occupation(s) | Musician |
Instrument(s) | Guitar |
Years active | Late 1940s–1998 |
Labels | Norgran, Verve, Xanadu, Prestige, Blue Note, Concord |
Formerly of | Red Norvo, Artie Shaw, Great Guitars[1] |
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