Plaque

Jackie Free

Erection date: 25/9/2014

Inscription

Jackie Free, British jazz trombonist. Born in Leytonstone, lived here between 1932 - 1954
"A fine trombone man" (Louis Armstrong 1956)
Waltham Forest Heritage

Site: Jackie Free (1 memorial)

E11, Pearcroft Road, 75

Credit for this entry to: Alan Patient of www.plaquesof london.co.uk

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Jackie Free

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Jackie Free

Trombonist. Born Pearcroft Road, Leytonstone. He learnt to play in the local ...

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Jackie Free

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Waltham Forest Council

Formed in 1965 from the joining of Chingford, Leyton and Walthamstow.

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Louis Armstrong

Trumpeter. Born in New Orleans, Louisiana. Nicknamed 'Satchmo' (short for sat...

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