Buddy Catlett, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Buddy Catlett

American jazz multi-instrumentalist

Date of Birth: 13-May-1933

Place of Birth: Long Beach, California, United States

Date of Death: 12-Nov-2014

Profession: saxophonist, jazz musician

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Taurus

George James Catlett (May 13, 1933 – November 12, 2014), known professionally as Buddy Catlett, was an American jazz multi-instrumentalist, best known for his work as a bassist. A childhood friend of Quincy Jones, he played with Jones in bands led by Charlie Taylor and Bumps Blackwell, as well as in a National Guard band.
In 1959, he was hired by Cal Tjader.
He joined Jones's band for a European tour.
He worked with Louis Armstrong, Bill Coleman, Curtis Fuller, Freddie Hubbard, Coleman Hawkins, Junior Mance, Chico Hamilton, Johnny Griffin and Eddie Lockjaw Davis.