Cassino Simpson
Wendell "Cassino" Simpson (July 22, 1909 – March 27, 1952) was an American jazz pianist, best known for his associations on the Chicago jazz scene. Simpson may have studied piano under Zinky Cohn. He first recorded in 1923 with Bernie Young, then recorded with the Moulin Rouge Orchestra in 1925.
Cassino Simpson
- Born
- 1909 · Venice.
- Died
- 1952 · Elgin.
- Nationality
- United States
- Occupation
- pianist · musician
- Fields
- jazz
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Wendell "Cassino" Simpson (July 22, 1909 – March 27, 1952) was an American jazz pianist, best known for his associations on the Chicago jazz scene. Simpson may have studied piano under Zinky Cohn. He first recorded in 1923 with Bernie Young, then recorded with the Moulin Rouge Orchestra in 1925.
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Born at Venice in 1909, died in Elgin in 1952.
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1909
Cassino Simpson born at Venice.
1952
Cassino Simpson died at Elgin.
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