Hayes Alvis | |
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| Born | Hayes Julian Alvis (1907-05-01)May 1, 1907 Chicago, Illinois, U.S. |
| Died | December 29, 1972(1972-12-29) (aged 65) New York City, New York, U.S. |
| Genres | Jazz |
Hayes Alvis (May 1, 1907 – December 29, 1972) was an Americanjazz bassist and tuba player.[1]
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Alvis began on drums but switched to tuba and bass after playing withJelly Roll Morton in 1927–1928.[2] He played tuba withEarl Hines from 1928 to 1930, and created arrangements for Hines as well.[2]
He moved toNew York City in 1931 and played withJimmie Noone in theMills Blue Rhythm Band from 1931 to 1934 and 1936.[2] An early double-bass solo can be heard on the latter group's "Rhythm Spasm" (1932).[2] Alvis also occasionally played baritone saxophone in this ensemble as well, and was the group's tour manager.[2] From 1935 to 1938, he played withDuke Ellington, working with fellow bassist/tuba playerBilly Taylor.[2]
After his period with Ellington, Alvis played withBenny Carter,Joe Sullivan, andLouis Armstrong (in whose ensemble he replacedPops Foster).[2] From 1942 to 1945, Alvis played in anU.S. Army band led bySy Oliver.[2] After the war, Alvis played withDave Martin until 1947, and then took a longstanding run as a house musician at theCafé Society nightclub in New York City.[2]
In the 1950s, he played in various swing andDixieland revival groups, includingWilbur De Paris's.[2] In the early 1970s, he played withJay McShann andTiny Grimes in a trio.[2]
Hayes Alvis died at his home on December 29, 1972. He was 65 years old.[3]
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