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Also known as John Elbert Collins

American jazz guitarist (1913-2001)

Person · Open Library

Born
1842
Died
1927
Works
52

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  • Addresses which were delivered at a meeting held in behalf of the new building for the Infants' Hospital, Boston, on May 24, 1911
  • Columnae Adiposae
  • The influence of anaesthesia on the surgery on the nineteenth century
  • Drawings and proofs of J.C.W. Arteries. Rodent Ulcer. Columnae adiposa
  • The international text-book of surgery by American and British authors

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Music · MusicBrainz

Type
Person
Gender
Male
Origin
United Kingdom
Active from
1951-01-30
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Total plays
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John Elbert Collins (September 20, 1913 – October 4, 2001) was an American jazz guitarist who accompanied many swing era names from 1935 to 1950, including Art Tatum, Roy Eldridge, Billie Holiday, Buck Clayton, J.J. Johnson, Coleman Hawkins, Harry Carney, Teddy Wilson, Chubby Jackson, Shadow Wilson and Lester Young. His longest association was with Nat King Cole, 1951-1965. Known for his rhythm work, he soloed infrequently. Collins later taught music in the Los Angeles area. <a href="https://www

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Instance of
human
Given name
John
Family name
Collins
Gender
male
Citizenship
United States
Place of birth
Montgomery
Place of death
Los Angeles
Genre
jazz
Instrument
guitar
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date of birth
1913-09-20
date of death
2001-10-04
different from
John W. Collins
manner of death
natural causes
cause of death
cancer
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