Red Norvo, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

    

Red Norvo

American musician

Date of Birth: 31-Mar-1908

Place of Birth: Beardstown, Illinois, United States

Date of Death: 06-Apr-1999

Profession: composer, conductor, bandleader, jazz musician

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Aries


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About Red Norvo

  • Red Norvo (born Kenneth Norville, March 31, 1908 – April 6, 1999) was one of jazz's early vibraphonists, known as "Mr.
  • Swing".
  • He helped establish the xylophone, marimba, and vibraphone as jazz instruments.
  • His recordings included "Dance of the Octopus", "Bughouse", "Knockin' on Wood", "Congo Blues", and "Hole in the Wall".

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