Pops Foster | |
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Background information | |
Birth name | George Murphy Foster |
Born | McCall, Louisiana, U.S. | May 19, 1892
Died | October 30, 1969 San Francisco, California, U.S. | (aged 77)
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.