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Slam Stewart

After starting out on the violin, Slam Stewart chose the double bass to perform with local bands and enter the conservatory. He began by making a name for himself in the trio of poly-instrumentalist Slim Gaillard, and in the early '40s, he played with pianist Art Tatum, an association that lasted nearly ten years, but not on a regular basis. When Art Tatum left the trio, Erroll Garner took his place. In between, Slam Stewart was hired by Benny Goodman, and his versatility enabled him to work with a wide range of formations, from double bass duos to full orchestras, as well as acc...