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Rex Stewart

real name Rex William Stewart

Philadelphia, United States

Rex Stewart is credited on 1,292 releases across 413 albums tracked on Gatefold, active 1950–2023 — the collector-built map of who actually made the music.

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1,292

Credits

413

Albums

8

Decades active

69

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American jazz trumpet player,
Born February 22, 1907 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Died September 7, 1967 in Los Angeles, California, USA.
On the recommendation of Louis Armstrong, he briefly joined Fletcher Henderson in 1926, then returned for about five years from 1928 and was with Duke Ellington for around a decade from 1934. Stewart is remembered for his half-valving effects. Toured Europe and Australia, also performed with Jazz At The Philharmonic (1947-1951).

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1,292 releases · 413 albums · active 1950–2023

  • Performance · 2,361
  • Other credits · 245

Studios: Carnegie Hall · The Southland Cafe · Radio Recorders · Crystal Ballroom, Fargo

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