Oscar Moore

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Oscar Moore was an influential American jazz guitarist best known for his work with the Nat King Cole Trio in the 1940s.

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Oscar Moore canonical 3

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Predicate Object
instanceOf human
jazz guitarist
activeYearsEnd 1950s
activeYearsStart 1930s
associatedAct Nat King Cole Trio
category 20th‑century American musicians
American jazz guitarists
collaboratedWith Nat King Cole
countryOfCitizenship United States of America
era 1940s jazz
familyName Moore
genre bebop
jazz
swing
givenName Oscar
hasRole lead guitarist in small jazz combo
influenced later jazz guitarists
instrument guitar
knownFor smooth, melodic improvisation
supporting Nat King Cole’s piano and vocals
medium live performance
recorded music
memberOf Nat King Cole Trio
name Oscar Moore
nationality American
notableFor influential jazz guitar work in the 1940s
notableRecording (Get Your Kicks on) Route 66 with Nat King Cole Trio
linked to: song "Route 66"

Route 66
linked to: U.S. Route 66

Straighten Up and Fly Right
notableWork performances with the Nat King Cole Trio
occupation guitarist
musician
partOf West Coast jazz scene
linked to: West Coast jazz
recordLabel Capitol Records
style rhythm guitar accompaniment
single‑note melodic lines
workLocation Los Angeles

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Nat King Cole Trio hasMember Oscar Moore
King Cole Trio hasMember Oscar Moore
Oscar Moore name Oscar Moore