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Born
31 March 1908
Born In
Beardstown, Cass County, Illinois, United States
Died
6 April 1999 (aged 91)
Red Norvo (March 31, 1908 – April 6, 1999) was an American jazz vibraphonist, known as "Mr. Swing". He helped to establish the xylophone, marimba and later the vibraphone as viable jazz instruments. His major recordings include "Dance of the Octopus", "Bughouse", "Knockin' on Wood", "Congo Blues", and "Hole in the Wall". Red Norvo was born Kenneth Norville in Beardstown, Illinois. The story goes that he sold his pet pony to help pay for his first marimba. Norvo's career began in Chicago with a band called "Th… read more
Red Norvo (March 31, 1908 – April 6, 1999) was an American jazz vibraphonist, known as "Mr. Swing". He helped to establish the xylophone, marimba and later the vibraphone as viable jazz instruments. His major recordings include "Dance of the Octopus", "Bughouse",… read more
Red Norvo (March 31, 1908 – April 6, 1999) was an American jazz vibraphonist, known as "Mr. Swing". He helped to establish the xylophone, marimba and later the vibraphone as viable jazz instruments. His major recordings include "Dance of the Octopus", "Bughouse", "Knockin' on Wood", "Congo Blues", and "H… read more

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1 Play track Knockin' on Wood Remember
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2 Vibraphony Says My Heart
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3 Congo Blues Congo Blues
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4 Play track Red And Mildred Blue Skies
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5 Jivin' the Jeep Picture Me Without You
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6 Big Band Blast Love Is Here to Stay
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7 Play track Nuances By Norvo Vol. 5 Some Like It Hot
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8 Play track The Savoy Sessions Night and Day
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9 Play track Re-Bop: The Savoy Remixes Night And Day (DJ Logic Remix)
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10 Trio Cheek to Cheek
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Albums

  1. 5,238 listeners

    1995 · 26 tracks

    Dance of the Octopus
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  2. 3,130 listeners

    2000 · 22 tracks

    Nuances By Norvo Vol. 5
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  3. 3,071 listeners

    5 Jan 2018 · 20 tracks

    The Savoy Sessions
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  4. 1,976 listeners

    2 Jan 2014 · 22 tracks

    Knockin' on Wood
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