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George Duvivier

George Duvivier studied violin at the New York Conservatory of Music and Arts. In 1936, he joined the Central Manhattan Symphony Orchestra and began to develop an interest in jazz, particularly double bass. To further his musical education, he studied composition at New York University (1937-1939). He made his debut as a jazz musician in 1940, accompanying Coleman Hawkins and playing in the big band of bandleader Lucky Millinder (1942-1943). After his military service, Duvivier wrote arrangements for Jimmie Lanceford (1945-1947), and continued his work as arranger for "Sy" Oliver...
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