Wendell Marshall

American jazz bassist. First cousin of Jimmy Blanton. Bassist Wendell Marshall went to Sumner High School and took some time out to play with Lionel Hampton in 1942 before returning to Lincoln University. After World War II, Wendell played with Stuff Smith and had his own trio in St. Louis in 1947. He then joined Mercer Ellington's band and after four months, joined Duke Ellington in September of 1948. He left in 1955 and free lanced in New York and was probably the busiest bass player in New York from the middle to late 1950's to mid-1960's.
Born October 24, 1920 - St. Louis, Missouri.
Died February 6, 2002 - St. Louis, Missouri.