Eugene Wright

Eugene Wright
Wright (at left with upright bass) performing with the Dave Brubeck Quartet, 1967
Background information
Birth nameEugene Joseph Wright
Born(1923-05-29)May 29, 1923
Chicago, Illinois, U.S.[1]
DiedDecember 30, 2020(2020-12-30) (aged 97)
Los Angeles, California, U.S.
GenresJazz
Occupation(s)Musician
InstrumentsDouble bass
Years active1943–2020
LabelsColumbia

Eugene Joseph Wright (May 29, 1923 – December 30, 2020) was an American jazz bassist. He was a member of the Dave Brubeck Quartet.

Wright died on December 30, 2020 in Los Angeles at the age of 97.[2]

References

  1. ↑ Hall, F. (1996). It's about Time: Dave Brubeck (p). University of Arkansas Press. p. 85. ISBN 9781610752107. Retrieved 2015-11-20.
  2. ↑ Eugene Wright, Steadfast Bassist and Longtime Anchor of the Dave Brubeck Quartet, Dies at 97
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