Pops Foster

George Murphy "Pops" Foster (May 19, 1892 October 30, 1969) was an American jazz musician, best known for his vigorous slap bass playing of the string bass. He also played the tuba and trumpet professionally.

Pops Foster
Background information
Birth nameGeorge Murphy Foster
Born(1892-05-19)May 19, 1892
McCall, Louisiana, U.S.
DiedOctober 30, 1969(1969-10-30) (aged 77)
San Francisco, California, U.S.
GenresJazz
Occupation(s)Musician
Instrument(s)String bass, Tuba, Trumpet
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