Biography
Milton John Hinton (June 23, 1910 – December 19, 2000) was an American double bassist and photographer.Regarded as the Dean of American jazz bass players, his nicknames included "Sporty" from his years in Chicago, "Fump" from his time on the road with Cab Calloway, and "The Judge" from the 1950s and beyond. Hinton's recording career lasted over 60 years, mostly in jazz but also with a variety of other genres as a prolific session musician.
He was also a photographer of note, praised for documenting American jazz during the 20th Century.
Filmography
all 7
Movies 7
self 5
Self - Bassist
Billie Holiday: The Ultimate Collection (2005)
Movie
Self - Jazz Musician
The Long Night of Lady Day (1984)
Movie
Self - Bassist with Red Allen
The Sound of Jazz (1957)
Movie
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GenderMale
Birthday1910-06-23
Deathday2000-12-19 (90 years old)
CitizenshipsUnited States of America
AwardsNEA Jazz Masters
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