Crawford Wethington, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

    

Crawford Wethington

American jazz musician

Date of Birth: 26-Jan-1904

Place of Birth: Chicago, Illinois, United States

Date of Death: 11-Sep-1994

Profession: saxophonist, jazz musician

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Aquarius


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About Crawford Wethington

  • Arthur Crawford Wethington (January 26, 1904 – September 11, 1994) was an American jazz saxophonist.
  • He was born in Chicago and died in White Plains, New York. A graduate of the Chicago College of Music, Wethington worked under pianist Lottie Hightower in the mid-1920s before taking a position in Carroll Dickerson's band in 1928; in 1929 this ensemble played with Louis Armstrong in New York City.
  • Between 1930 and 1936 he played with the Mills Blue Rhythm Band, recording several times with the group.
  • He recorded with Edgar Hayes in 1937 and also worked with Cab Calloway, Red Allen, and Adelaide Hall.
  • After 1937 he quit performing full-time but was active as a music teacher, and in the 1960s he took work in New York City as a supervisor for a transit line power plant.

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