Musician Dictionary

Walter "Foots" Thomas

American saxophonist (1907-1981)

DescriptionAmerican saxophonist (1907-1981)
Source: Wikidata
Born1907-02-10
Source: MusicBrainz, Wikidata
BirthplaceMuskogee Muskogee
Source: MusicBrainz, Wikidata
Died1981-08-26
Source: MusicBrainz, Wikidata
Place of deathNew York New York City
Source: MusicBrainz, Wikidata
AreaUnited States
Source: MusicBrainz
CountryUS
Source: MusicBrainz
CitizenshipUnited States
Source: Wikidata
Occupationsaxophonist jazz musician
Source: Wikidata
Instrumentssaxophone
Source: Wikidata
Genresjazz
Source: Wikidata
Member ofCab Calloway and His Orchestra Jelly Roll Morton’s Red Hot Peppers Levee Serenaders Cab Calloway and His Cotton Club Orchestra Cozy Cole All Stars Jelly Roll Morton's Red Hot Peppers Jelly Roll Morton And His Orchestra Walter Thomas & His Jump Cats Walter Thomas' Orchestra The Missourians Fate Marable's Society Syncopators Walter Thomas And His All Stars June Cole's Orchestra The Missourians
Source: Discogs, MusicBrainz, Wikidata
AwardsOklahoma Jazz Hall of Fame
Source: Wikidata

Also known as

"Foots" Thomas Foots Thomas The Walter "Foots" Thomas All Stars Thomas W. P. Thomas W. Thomas W.P. Thomas Walter "Foot" Thomas Walter "Foots" Thomas Walter "Foots" Thomas And His Jump Cats Walter 'Foots' Thomas Walter (Foots) Thomas Walter Foots Thomas Walter Thomas Walter “Foots” Thomas

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