Leonard Ware

Leonard Ware
Leonard Ware (right) with Billy Taylor and Zutty Singleton in New York City, mid-1940s
Photograph by William P. Gottlieb
Background information
Born(1909-12-28)December 28, 1909
Richmond, Virginia, U.S.
DiedMarch 30, 1974(1974-03-30) (aged 64)
GenresJazz, blues
OccupationMusician
InstrumentGuitar
Years active1930s–1940s

Leonard Ware (December 28, 1909 – March 30, 1974) was one of the first American jazz guitarists to play electric guitar.

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