Ernie Farrow

Ernest Farrow (November 13, 1928 – July 14, 1969) was a jazz bassist who occasionally played other instruments. His sister was Alice Coltrane.[1]

Early life

Farrow was born in Huntington, West Virginia, on November 13, 1928.[1] He started on piano before adding bass and drums.[2] In his teens he had piano lessons from an uncle, Charles Lewis, who was a professional pianist.[2] During high school he formed his own bands.[2]

Later life and career

Farrow began as a professional musician in the early 1950s,[2] playing with Terry Gibbs in 1954 and Stan Getz the following year.[1] He then played with Yusef Lateef, recording with him during the period 1957–64.[1] For Lateef, he also played other instruments, including the rabat.[2] Farrow also played in his own groups, and was bassist in pianist Red Garland's band in 1960.[1][2] He died in a swimming accident on July 14, 1969.[1]

Discography

With Barry Harris

With Yusef Lateef

References
  1. Farrow, Ernie (Ernest), Grove Music Online. Oxford Music Online. Oxford University Press, 2003, doi:10.1093/gmo/9781561592630.article.J146500
  2. Chadbourne, Eugene. "Ernie Farrow". AllMusic. Retrieved December 2, 2018.
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