• Alternative Name: Oscar Frederic Moore
• Genre: Jazz
• Active: '40s, '50s, '60s
• Instrument: Guitar

Biography

An excellent guitarist influenced after 1939 by Charlie Christian, Oscar Moore was an invaluable part of the Nat King Cole Trio during 1937-1947, appearing on virtually all of Cole's records during the period. He also recorded with Lionel Hampton, Art Tatum (1941), the Capitol Jazzmen, and Lester Young. Unfortunately, Moore's post-Cole career was not that successful. He played with his brother Johnny Moore in the Three Blazers from 1947 to the mid-'50s (the group declined in popularity after pianist/singer Charles Brown left) and he recorded three records for Verve and Tampa during 1953-1954, but then was largely outside of music with the exception of a 1965 Cole tribute album. ~ Scott Yanow, All Music Guide

Representative Songs:

"Body and Soul," "Lament in Chords," "Moonlight in Vermont"

Representative Albums:

The Fabulous Oscar Moore Guitar, We'll Remember You, Nat, Oscar Moore and Friends

Similar Artists:

Kenny Burrell, Sal Salvador, Keynoters, Tiny Grimes, Charlie Christian

Relationship with:

Johnny Moore

Worked With:

Wesley Prince, Johnny Miller, Nat King Cole

Followers:

Kenny Burrell, Bill Harris

Oscar Moore Quartet Buy this CD

The Oscar Moore Quartet with Carl Perkins Buy this CD

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