Tal Farlow

Talmage Holt Farlow (June 7, 1921 – July 25, 1998) was an American jazz guitarist. He was nicknamed "Octopus" because of how his large, quick hands spread over the fretboard.

Tal Farlow
Background information
Birth nameTalmage Holt Farlow
Born(1921-06-07)June 7, 1921
Greensboro, North Carolina, U.S.
OriginNew York City
DiedJuly 25, 1998(1998-07-25) (aged 77)
New York City, U.S.
GenresJazz
Occupation(s)Musician
Instrument(s)Guitar
Years activeLate 1940s–1998
LabelsNorgran, Verve, Xanadu, Prestige, Blue Note, Concord
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