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James Singleton

American musician

PersonAge 71humanQ1491529

Born: October 8, 1955
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1.Stated in SNACRetrieved 2017-10-09
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Birthplace: Wilmington
Citizenship: United States
Occupation: composer
, jazz musician
, musician
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1.Stated in Integrated Authority FileRetrieved 2026-04-20
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Languages spoken, written or signed: English
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1.Stated in CONOR.SI
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James Singleton is an American acoustic bassist, composer, and producer. He is a member of the New Orleans–based jazz group Astral Project with Johnny Vidacovich, Tony Dagradi, and Steve Masakowski. He has been described as one of the best and most sought-after bassists in New Orleans.

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Sex or gender: male
Given name: James
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1.Stated in Integrated Authority FileRetrieved 2015-08-14
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Genre: jazz
Dixieland jazz
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1.Stated in Montreux Jazz Festival DatabaseRetrieved 2020-09-28
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Instrument: double bass
bass instrument
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1.Stated in Montreux Jazz Festival DatabaseRetrieved 2020-09-28
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Different from: James Singleton
Family name: Singleton

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