Elmer Snowden, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Elmer Snowden

American musician

Date of Birth: 09-Oct-1900

Place of Birth: Baltimore, Maryland, United States

Date of Death: 14-May-1973

Profession: jazz guitarist, banjoist, jazz musician

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Libra

Elmer Chester Snowden (October 9, 1900 – May 14, 1973) was a banjo player of the jazz age.
He also played guitar and, in the early stages of his career, all the reed instruments.
He contributed greatly to jazz in its early days as both a player and a bandleader, and is responsible for launching the careers of many top musicians.
He has been largely overlooked in jazz history.