Al Lucas (musician)

Al Lucas (musician)

Al Lucas (November 16, 1916 - July 19, 1983) was a Canadian jazz double-bassist.

Lucas's mother was a concert pianist, and he took lessons from her as a child, eventually switching to bass and tuba at age 12. After moving to New York City, Lucas played with Kaiser Marshall, then joined the Royal Sunset Orchestra, where he played from 1933 to 1942. During the 1940s Lucas appeared on record with Hot Lips Page, Coleman Hawkins, Eddie Heywood (1944-45), Duke Ellington (1945), Mary Lou Williams (1946), James P. Johnson, J.J. Johnson, Ben Webster, Erroll Garner, and Eddie South. He toured with Illinois Jacquet from 1947-53, then returned to play with Heywood again from 1954-56. He also recorded in the 1950s with Ruby Braff, Charlie Byrd, and Teddy Wilson. He worked primarily as a studio musician in his last two decades, playing jazz only occasionally.

References

*Scott Yanow, [http://www.allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll?p=amg&sql=11:jcfrxqtgldae~T1 Al Lucas] at Allmusic


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