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Red Norvo

(1908-1999)
American musician
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Red Norvo (born Kenneth Norville, March 31, 1908 – April 6, 1999) was an American musician, 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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Born
31 March 1908
Beardstown, Illinois, United States
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6 April 1999 (aged 91)
Zodiac Aries
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