Slam Stewart
After starting out on the violin, Slam Stewart chose the double bass to perform
with local bands and enter the conservatory. He began by making a name for
himself in the trio of poly-instrumentalist Slim Gaillard, and in the early
'40s, he played with pianist Art Tatum, an association that lasted nearly ten
years, but not on a regular basis. When Art Tatum left the trio, Erroll Garner
took his place. In between, Slam Stewart was hired by Benny Goodman, and his
versatility enabled him to work with a wide range of formations, from double
bass duos to full orchestras, as well as acc...
The Flat Foot FloogieSlim & Slam, Slam Stewart and Slim Gaillard
CandyBen Webster, Slam Stewart and Don Byas
Exactly Like YouNewport Jazz Festival All Stars, Scott Hamilton, Slam Stewart, Warren Vaché, Oliver Jackson, George Wein and Norris Turney
I'm in the Mood for LoveSlam Stewart
I Don't Stand a Ghost of a Chance With YouSlam Stewart and Cozy Cole
On Green Dolphin StreetSlam Stewart
The Flat Foot FloogieSlim & Slam, Slam Stewart and Slim Gaillard
The Flat Foot Floogie
2:51
CandyBen Webster, Slam Stewart and Don Byas
Night And Day
5:36
Exactly Like YouNewport Jazz Festival All Stars, Scott Hamilton, Slam Stewart, Warren Vaché, Oliver Jackson, George Wein and Norris Turney
The Newport Jazz Festival All-Stars
8:45
I'm in the Mood for LoveSlam Stewart
The Modern Red Norvo
2:54
I Don't Stand a Ghost of a Chance With YouSlam Stewart and Cozy Cole
Jumpin' At the Deuces
3:03
On Green Dolphin StreetSlam Stewart
Slamboree
