| Birth Day | October 5, 1918 |
| Birth Place | Chattanooga, TN |
| Age | 102 YEARS OLD |
| Died On | Jul 30, 1942 (age 23) |
| Birth Sign | Libra |
Jimmy Blanton, the renowned bassist hailing from Tennessee, has gained significant recognition not only for his exceptional talent but also for his impressive net worth. As of 2024, sources estimate that his wealth has reached an impressive $20 million. Blanton's remarkable skills on the bass guitar have propelled him to great heights in the music industry, garnering him numerous opportunities to collaborate with acclaimed artists and bands. With a reputation that precedes him, Jimmy Blanton continues to leave an indelible mark on the world of music while building a considerable fortune.
Originator for the pizzicato and arco bass solos and who played with Duke Ellington's band.
He attended Tennessee State University and started playing with college bands before leaving to work with the Jeter-Pillars Orchestra.
He died in a sanatorium when he was twenty-three years old.
He was born in Chattanooga, Tennessee.
Both Blanton and Cootie Williams played in Duke Ellington's band.
