The bassist George Duvivier passed away at age 64, respectable.
Biography - A Short Wiki
Composer and double bassist known for his work with Cab Calloway and Lucky Millinder’s bands in the early 1940s.
He played cello, violin, and then switched to bass in high school and learned how to compose and score.
He played on and helped arrange The Amazing Bud Powell, Vol. 2, an album that was monumental for Bud Powell.
How did George Duvivier die?
George Duvivier, a string bassist who played in the bands of Benny Goodman, Jimmie Lunceford and Coleman Hawkins and performed with the New York Philharmonic, the Philadelphia Orchestra and the Boston Pops, died of cancer Thursday at his home in Manhattan.
| Cause of death | N/A |
|---|---|
| Age of death | 64 years |
| Profession | Bassist |
| Birthday | August 17, 1920 |
| Death date | July 11, 1985 |
| Place of death | Manhattan, New York, United States |
| Place of burial | N/A |
