Mezz Mezzrow(1899-1972)

Actor
Music Department
Soundtrack

Mezz Mezzrow was born on 9 November 1899 in Chicago, Illinois, USA. He was an actor, known for Blue Jasmine (2013), Darker Than You Think and The Moderns (1988). He was married to Johnnie Mae. He died on 5 August 1972 in Paris, France.

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Known for

Blue Jasmine

7.3

Soundtrack("House Party")

2013

Darker Than You Think

Soundtrack("Sendin' the Vipers")

The Moderns

6.6

Soundtrack("Really the Blues")

1988

Rendezvous in July

7.0

Music Department(jazz band)

1949

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Born
- November 9, 1899
- Chicago, Illinois, USA
Died
- August 5, 1972
- Paris, France(fall)
Spouse
- Johnnie Mae? - August 5, 1972 (his death, 1 child)

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Clarinettist. Came from a poor Jewish immigrant family. Noted on the Chicago jazz scene in the 1920's. Formed his own record label, King Jazz, in the 1940's. Moved to Paris in the 1950's, often recording with visiting musicians.