Tadd Dameron
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Pianists · 1917–1965

Tadd Dameron

American pianist (1917–1965)

Born
21 February 1917
Cleveland
Died
8 March 1965
New York City
Country
United States
Record labels
Blue Note
Discography
2 albums

Biography

Tadd Dameron was a jazz musician who played piano. Tadd Dameron was born on 21 February 1917 in Cleveland and died on 8 March 1965 in New York City. The music is usually filed under jazz. Record labels: Blue Note. The discography here lists 2 albums, from “Mating Call” (1957) to “Fontainebleau” (1987).

Tadley Ewing Peake Dameron (February 21, 1917 – March 8, 1965) was an American jazz composer, arranger, and pianist.

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Discography

Studio and live albums

Mating Call 1957
Fontainebleau 1987

Also plays on

Albums where Tadd Dameron is credited as a sideman

1957 Dizzy in Greece — Dizzy Gillespie arranger

Standards written by Tadd Dameron

TitleKeyFormGroove
Good Bait B♭ major AABA · 32 Medium swing
Lady Bird C major A · 16 Up-tempo swing
Hot House C major AABA · 32 Up-tempo swing
Soultrane E♭ major AABA · 32 Ballad
Tadd's Delight A♭ major ABAC · 32 Medium-up swing
On A Misty Night E♭ major AABA · 32 Medium swing
If You Could See Me Now E♭ major AABA · 32 Ballad

Historic 78 rpm records

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Frequently asked questions

What instrument did Tadd Dameron play?

Tadd Dameron is known for playing piano.

When and where was Tadd Dameron born?

Tadd Dameron was born 21 February 1917 in Cleveland.

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