Walter Page
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- For the diplomat, see Walter Hines Page.
Walter Sylvester Page (February 9, 1900 -- December 20, 1957) was an African American jazz bassist and leader of the Oklahoma City Blue Devils jazz orchestra.
He later joined the Count Basie band, becoming part of a legendary rhythm section with Basie, drummer Jo Jones and guitarist Freddie Greene.
He was a key figure in the development of the walking bass in jazz.