Jack Purvis, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Jack Purvis

American musician

Date of Birth: 11-Dec-1906

Place of Birth: Kokomo, Indiana, United States

Date of Death: 30-Mar-1962

Profession: composer, aircraft pilot, street artist, jazz musician

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius

Jack Purvis (December 11, 1906 – March 30, 1962) was an American jazz musician.Purvis was best known as a trumpet player and the composer of Dismal Dan and Down Georgia Way.
He was one of the earliest trumpeters to incorporate the innovations pioneered by Louis Armstrong in the late 1920s.
He also played trombone and on occasion a number of other instruments professionally (including harp).