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Don Ewell | |
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 Ewell (top) playing piano inc. June 1946 | |
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| Birth name | Donald Tyson Ewell |
| Born | (1916-11-14)November 14, 1916 Baltimore,Maryland, U.S. |
| Died | August 9, 1983(1983-08-09) (aged 66) Pompano Beach, Florida, U.S. |
| Genres | Jazz |
| Occupation | Musician |
| Instrument | Piano |
Donald Tyson Ewell (November 14, 1916 – August 9, 1983)[1] was an American jazzstride pianist. He worked withSidney Bechet,Kid Ory,George Lewis,George Brunis,Muggsy Spanier, andBunk Johnson.
Born inBaltimore, Maryland,[1] Ewell played with Bill Reinhardt'sJazz, Ltd. band inChicago in 1947, 1948, and 1949.[2]
From 1956 to 1962, Ewell was a member of theJack Teagarden band.[1] After Teagarden died, Ewell toured Europe, then returned toNew Orleans and performed in clubs and hotels. From 1976 to 1978, he concertized and suffered from alcoholism while living with his friend King Denton, the manager of a jazz club where Ewell wasArtist-in-residence.[citation needed]
Ewell moved back to his nativeMaryland. After his daughter's death from cancer and after suffering two strokes, Ewell died on August 9, 1983, aged 66, inPompano Beach, Florida.[3]
WithBarbara Dane
WithDoc Evans
WithBunk Johnson
WithJack Teagarden
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