Arnett Cobb

CTL-E-1451 · Person · 20th century

PROVISIONAL evidence grade of this record

Arnett Cobb. Documented Pershing performer (jazz years), per UChicago jazz venues guide (Defender citations). Stub record; full biography pending.

Relationships

Birdland (formerly the Beige Room) — performed at
Arnett Cobb performed at Birdland (Chicago Defender, Dec. 24, 1955, via UChicago jazz-venues guide).
Pershing Hotel club (Pershing Lounge / Budland) — performed at
Documented Pershing performer (jazz years).

Sources

UChicago Library "Researching Chicago Jazz Venues" guide (Defender citations)

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