Don Ewell

About

Prominent jazz stride artist who worked with musicians like Sidney Bechet, George Lewis, Bunk Johnson, Kid Ory, and Muggsy Spanier.

Before Fame

He formed his own trios in Baltimore during the 1930s. He played a role in the New Orleans jazz revival in the mid-1940s.

Trivia

He played with the Jack Teagarden band from 1956 until 1962.

Family Life

His daughter died from a combination of cancer and the effects of two strokes.

Associated With

He drew inspiration from Earl Hines and Jelly Roll Morton.