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Johnny Frigo
Background information
Birth nameJohn Virgil Frigo
Born(1916-12-27)December 27, 1916
Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
DiedJuly 4, 2007(2007-07-04) (aged 90)
Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
GenresJazz
Occupation(s)Musician
Instrument(s)Violin, double bass
LabelsArbors, Chesky

Johnny Frigo (December 27, 1916 – July 4, 2007) was an American jazz violinist, bassist and songwriter. He appeared in the 1940s as a violinist before working as a bassist. He returned to the violin in the 1980s and enjoyed a comeback, recording several albums as a leader.

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