Norman Bates
Norman Louis Bates
appears on 2 albums
American jazz double bass player.
Born 26 August 1927 in Boise, Idaho – died 29 January 2004.
Brother of Bob Bates and Jim Bates. He played with Jimmy Dorsey in 1945, Carmen Cavallaro in 1947, Dave Brubeck in 1948/49 and others.
Member of
- The Dave Brubeck Quartet
- Jimmy Dorsey And His Orchestra
- The Paul Desmond Quartet
- Dave Brubeck Quintet
- Jack Sheedy's Jazz Band
- The Jack Sheedy Sextet