Oscar Moore
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Guitarists · 1916–1981

Oscar Moore

American jazz guitarist (1916-1981)

Born
25 December 1916
Austin
Died
8 October 1981
Las Vegas
Country
United States
Active
1935–
Discography
4 albums

Biography

Oscar Moore was a jazz musician who played guitar. Oscar Moore was born on 25 December 1916 in Austin and died on 8 October 1981 in Las Vegas. The music is usually filed under jazz. The discography here lists 4 albums, from “Quartet” (1955) to “Presenting Oscar Moore” (1956).

Oscar Frederic Moore (December 25, 1916 – October 8, 1981) was an American jazz guitarist with the Nat King Cole Trio.

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Discography

Studio and live albums

Also plays on

Albums where Oscar Moore is credited as a sideman

1949 King Cole at the Piano — King Cole guitar
1956 Collates — Illinois Jacquet guitar
1961 The Genius Sings the Blues — Ray Charles drums (drum set)
1990 Small Combos 1937-1940 — Lionel Hampton guitar, electric guitar, vocals
1992 Unforgettable — Nat King Cole guitar
2001 His Best Recordings 1929-1949 — Lionel Hampton electric guitar

Historic 78 rpm records

  • TELL ME YOU'LL WAIT FOR ME OSCAR MOORE · Charlie Brown · Johnny Moore's Three Blazers · Moore… archive.org ↗
  • ESCAPADE OSCAR MOORE · Johnny Moore's Three Blazers · Oscar Moore archive.org ↗
  • TOMORROW JOHNNY MOORE'S THREE BLAZERS · CHARLES BROWN & OSCAR MOORE · Charles… archive.org ↗
  • CENTRAL AVENUE BREAKDOWN LIONEL HAMPTON and his Orchestra · Lionel Hampton · "King" Cole ·… · 1940 archive.org ↗
  • "With My Heart In My Hand" CHARLES BROWN · JOHNNY MOORE'S "THREE BLAZERS" · Charles Brown ·… · 1946 archive.org ↗
  • SCRATCH SHEET JOHNNY MOORE'S THREE BLAZERS · CHARLES BROWN & OSCAR MOORE · Charles… · 1949 archive.org ↗
  • SOOTHE ME JOHNNY MOORE'S THREE BLAZERS · CHARLES BROWN and OSCAR MOORE ·… · 1949 archive.org ↗

Frequently asked questions

What instrument did Oscar Moore play?

Oscar Moore is known for playing guitar.

When and where was Oscar Moore born?

Oscar Moore was born 25 December 1916 in Austin.

What are Oscar Moore's best-known albums?

Albums in our database include Quartet (1955), Swing Guitars (1955) and Presenting Oscar Moore (1956).

External links

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