FOSTER, GEORGE MURPHY (POPS
). Jazz bassist ( in McCall, Louisiana; in San Francisco, California). He came from a musical family: the three children formed a family trio, called The Fosters, which played for local social events. He first played cello, then changed to string bass. When he was ten years old, his family moved to New Orleans, Louisiana. From 1906 to 1917 he played with various groups, including the Rozelle Band, Magnolia Band,
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