- Born
- 12 March 1912
Tábor - Died
- 7 August 2011
Edmonton - Country
- Czech Republic
Biography
Jiří Traxler was a jazz musician who played piano. Jiří Traxler was born on 12 March 1912 in Tábor and died on 7 August 2011 in Edmonton. The music is usually filed under jazz and swing.
Jiří "George" Traxler (12 March 1912 – 7 August 2011) was a Czech Canadian jazz and swing pianist, composer, lyricist and arranger, and was considered a founder and co-creator of the swing music era in Czechoslovakia. He was the last surviving collaborator of the renowned Czech pre-war composer Jaroslav Ježek. In 1951 he emigrated to Canada, and lived with his wife, Jarmila, in Edmonton until his death in the summer of 2011.
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Frequently asked questions
What instrument did Jiří Traxler play?
Jiří Traxler is known for playing piano.
When and where was Jiří Traxler born?
Jiří Traxler was born 12 March 1912 in Tábor.
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