Walter Page

Quick Facts

Full Name	Walter Page
Occupation	Bassist
Date Of Birth	Feb 9, 1900(1900-02-09)
Age	124
Date Of Death	December 20, 1957, New York, NY
Birthplace	Gallatin
Country	United States
Birth City	Missouri
Horoscope	Aquarius

Walter Page Biography

Walter Page is one of the most popular and richest Bassist who was born on February 9, 1900 in Gallatin, Missouri, United States. Bandleader, multi-instrumentalist, and core member of the Bandleader, multi- instrumentalist, and core member of the Count Basie Orchestra and of the Blue Devils. Orchestra and of the Blue Devils.

The performances of Page in the band Count Basie were so exceptional that Page’s performances with Count Basie were so exceptional that Duke Ellington wanted him for his own band. wanted Page to join his group.

He was born there in Kansas City.

Walter Page Net Worth

Walter Page is one of the richest Bassist from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Walter Page 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

He finished his studies at The University of Kansas at Lawrence in a third of the expected time. He was later a member of several well-known groups.

He performed gigs to his death due to pneumonia.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

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Who is Walter Page Dating?

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Facts & Trivia

Walter Ranked on the list of most popular Bassist. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Walter Page celebrates birthday on February 9 of every year.

Top Facts about Walter Page

1. Walter Page was a prominent jazz bassist in the 1920s-40s.
2. He played with Count Basie’s orchestra for over a decade.
3. Page was known for his walking bass lines and swing style.
4. He co-wrote the classic tune “Blue Devil Blues.”
5. Page also worked with Benny Goodman and Artie Shaw.
6. He influenced future generations of jazz bassists.
7. Page died in 1957 at the age of 52.
8. His legacy lives on through recordings and tributes.
9. Page was posthumously inducted into the Jazz Hall of Fame.
10. His contributions helped shape the sound of early jazz music.

What did Walter Hines Page Do?

He was the United States ambassador to the United Kingdom during World War I. He founded the State Chronicle, a newspaper in Raleigh, North Carolina, and worked with other leaders to gain legislative approval for what is now known as North Carolina State University, which established as a land-grant college in 1885.

Who did Walter Page work for?

From 1935 to 1942 Page was with Count Basie’s band and was part of the innovative “All-American” rhythm section during that band’s classic period. He returned to Basie in 1946–48, then spent the rest of his career freelancing in swing bands.

Who was responsible for the signature tenor sax sound of the swing era?

With his unique, raspy tone combined with his command of harmonically detailed improvisation, Coleman Hawkins became the preeminent tenor saxophonist during the swing era.

Who took over leadership of Chick Webb's band after his 1939 death?

After Webb’s death from tuberculosis in 1939, Fitzgerald led the band for two years.

Who was Count Basie's most notable soloist during the 1930s and 1940s?

Hi-Hat” Jones (drums). Also known as “Prez,” he was a famous tenor saxophonist soloist during the 1930s and 40s, who was featured in Count Basie’s band. He became one of the five most influential saxophonists in jazz history.