Slam Stewart

Slam Stewart

American musician (1914–1987)

Leroy Eliot "Slam" Stewart was an American jazz double-bass player whose trademark style was his ability to bow the bass (arco) and simultaneously hum or sing an octave higher. He was a violinist before switching to bass at the age of 20.

Filmography in the catalog

Credited on 1 film (1947) — matched by name in the Creator or Credits field.

Year ▲ Title CreatorLengthFormatColorSound
1947 BOY! WHAT A GIRL! ▶ Arthur H. Leonard 16mm B&W