Tal Farlow
Tal Farlow | |
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Talmage Holt Farlow |
| Born | June 7, 1921 Greensboro, North Carolina, U.S. |
| Origin | New York City |
| Died | July 25, 1998 (aged 77) New York City, U.S. |
| Genres | Jazz |
| Occupation | Musician |
| Instrument | Guitar |
| Years active | Late 1940s–1998 |
| Labels | Norgran, Verve, Xanadu, Prestige, Blue Note, Concord |
| Formerly of | Red Norvo, Artie Shaw, Great Guitars |
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.