- Born
- 23 November 1934
The Bronx - Died
- 14 July 2012
Frederiksted - Country
- United States
Biography
Victor Gaskin was a jazz musician who played double bass. Victor Gaskin was born on 23 November 1934 in The Bronx and died on 14 July 2012 in Frederiksted. The music is usually filed under jazz.
Roderick Victor Gaskin (November 23, 1934 – July 14, 2012) was an American jazz bassist. Gaskin was born in The Bronx, New York and moved to Los Angeles in 1962. He started playing with Paul Horn and Red Mitchell and went on to become one of many bass players for the Jazz Crusaders. He also recorded with Curtis Amy and Dupree Bolton, before becoming a part of the West Coast jazz scene, accompanying Buddy Collette, Shelly Manne, and Bud Shank. Between 1966 and 1970, he was a member of Cannonball Adderley's groups, and in 1970 recorded with Duke Ellington's octet, quintet, quartet and trio. He started playing with the Billy Taylor Trio in the late 1970s, continuing until 1993, as well as with Johnny Hartman and Hank Jones. Between 1994 and 2001 Gaskin was in Singapore and performed regularly at The Four Seasons Hotel with Boni de Souza & Friends for the iconic Sunday Jazz Brunch.
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Frequently asked questions
What instrument did Victor Gaskin play?
Victor Gaskin is known for playing double bass.
When and where was Victor Gaskin born?
Victor Gaskin was born 23 November 1934 in The Bronx.
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