- Alcide Pavageau
Alcide "Slow Drag" Pavageau (March 7, 1888 - January 19, 1969) was an American
jazz double-bass ist.Pavageau started off his career as a guitarist, and sparked a dance craze in his early years which resulted in his "Slow Drag"
nickname . He picked up bass in 1927, when he was 39 years old, and played withBuddy Petit ,Herb Morand , andEmile Barnes . He joined George Lewis's band from 1943, and also played inBunk Johnson 's band inNew York City in 1945. His tenure with Lewis included several world tours and lasted through the end of the 1950s. He worked extensively atPreservation Hall in the 1960s, and recorded one album under his own name forJazz Crusade in 1965 in addition to frequent recording with Lewis.Pavageau's wife,
Sister Annie Pavageau , was a pianist and singer.References
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