name

Walter Page, Bass

dates

b. February 09, 1900; d. December 20, 1957

birth place

Missouri

description

Nicknamed Big 'Un by Count Basie, as much for his large stature as for his big sound, particularly as the foundation for Basie's swinging organization.

hot disc

Count Basie, The Complete Decca Recordings

more info

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Walter_Page