Milt Hinton, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Milt Hinton

American musician and photographer

Date of Birth: 23-Jun-1910

Place of Birth: Vicksburg, Mississippi, United States

Date of Death: 19-Dec-2000

Profession: photographer, singer, non-fiction writer, jazz musician

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Cancer

Milton John Hinton (June 23, 1910 – December 19, 2000) was an American double bassist and photographer.Regarded as the Dean of American jazz bass players, his nicknames included "Sporty" from his years in Chicago, "Fump" from his time on the road with Cab Calloway, and "The Judge" from the 1950s and beyond.
Hinton's recording career lasted over 60 years, mostly in jazz but also with a variety of other genres as a prolific session musician. He was also a photographer of note, praised for documenting American jazz during the 20th Century.