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Vernon Alley (* 26. Mai 1915 in Winnemucca, Nevada; † 3. Oktober 2004 in San Francisco, Kalifornien) war ein US-amerikanischer Jazz-Bassist und Hörfunkmoderator
Vernon Alley (May 26, 1915 – October 3, 2004) was an American jazz bassist. [1] Early life. Alley was born in Winnemucca, Nevada, and played football in high school and college. His brother, Eddie Alley, was a drummer; they played together often. Career. Vernon played with Wes People in 1937 and with Saunders King until the end of the decade.
5. Juli 2020 · Vernon Alley (1915–2004) was a celebrated jazz bassist. Image courtesy of Katy Raddatz/SF Chronicle/Polaris. The city of San Francisco, when compared to places like New York or Los Angeles, offered limited musical opportunities for African American big-band bassists during the 1950s.
Vernon Alley. Real Name: Vernon Creede Alley. Profile: American jazz bassist (double bass and electric bass guitar), born May 26, 1915 in Winnemucca, NV. Alley performed and recorded with Lionel Hampton 1940-1942 and Count Basie 1942-1943.
8. Okt. 2004 · Vernon Alley, the bassist who played with his generation’s greatest musicians and was considered San Francisco’s most distinguished jazz artist, has died. He was 89.
5. Okt. 2004 · Alley, a lifelong San Franciscan who broke down many racial barriers during his musical career, died Sunday after a long illness. Musicians say Alley could have become one of the biggest names in jazz.
18. Nov. 2004 · Visiting the jazz bassist Vernon Alley, who has died aged 89, at his apartment in San Francisco, was like walking into a three-dimensional scrapbook. Every wall was lined with photos, plaques...
