Red Norvo

Red Norvo
Red Norvo
	Red Norvo c. February 1947, photo by William P. Gottlieb
Background information
Birth name	Kenneth Norville
Born	March 31, 1908; Beardstown, Illinois, U.S.
Died	April 6, 1999 (aged 91); Santa Monica, California, U.S.
Genres	Jazz
Occupation(s)	Musician, composer
Instrument(s)	Vibraphone, marimba, xylophone

Red Norvo (born Kenneth Norville; March 31, 1908 – April 6, 1999)^[1] was an American musician, one of jazz's early vibraphonists, known as "Mr. Swing". He helped establish the xylophone, marimba, and vibraphone as jazz instruments. His recordings included "Dance of the Octopus", "Bughouse", "Knockin' on Wood", "Congo Blues", and "Hole in the Wall".

^ Peter Watrous (April 8, 1999). "Red Norvo, 91, Effervescent Jazzman, Dies". The New York Times. p. B 9. Retrieved November 2, 2020.

[1] Peter Watrous (April 8, 1999). "Red Norvo, 91, Effervescent Jazzman, Dies". The New York Times. p. B 9. Retrieved November 2, 2020.

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