Jazz Funeral for Alcide “Slow Drag” Pavageau

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Jazz Funeral for Alcide "Slow Drag" Pavageau Early Jazz Alcide "Slow Drag" Pavageau was born in New Orleans, in 1888. He was related to many early Jazz musicians. While Pavageau began his career as a dancer, Alcide also played guitar with a number of early Jazz musicians. He learned double bass in 1927, constructing his own 3-string instrument, at the age of 39. At the age of 55, he joined George Lewis' band, touring with him through the 1950s. Alcide also played with Bunk Johnson, in New York, in 1945. He spent time in the 1960s, playing with the Eureka...