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Art Ryerson was born on 22 May, 1913 in Columbus, Ohio, U.S., is an American jazz guitarist. Discover Art Ryerson's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 91 years old?
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Musician |
| Age |
91 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Gemini |
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22 May, 1913 |
| Birthday |
22 May |
| Birthplace |
Columbus, Ohio, U.S. |
| Date of death |
27 October, 2004 |
| Died Place |
Brookfield, Connecticut |
| Nationality |
United States
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Art Ryerson Height, Weight & Measurements
At 91 years old, Art Ryerson height not available right now. We will update Art Ryerson's Height, weight, Body Measurements, Eye Color, Hair Color, Shoe & Dress size soon as possible.
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Dating & Relationship status
He is currently single. He is not dating anyone. We don't have much information about He's past relationship and any previous engaged. According to our Database, He has no children.
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Art Ryerson Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Art Ryerson worth at the age of 91 years old? Art Ryerson’s income source is mostly from being a successful artist. He is from United States. We have estimated Art Ryerson's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
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$1 Million - $5 Million |
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| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
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Timeline
Arthur Ryerson (May 22, 1913 – October 27, 2004) was a jazz guitarist who emerged in the 1930s, playing acoustic and electric guitar, as well as the banjo.
He played with jazz orchestras and bands in the 1930s and the 1940s.
In the early 1930s he joined the Rhythm Jesters at radio station WLW in Cincinnati.
He moved to New York City and worked in jazz clubs, including Nick's Tavern in Greenwich Village.
He played banjo, mandolin, ukulele, and seven-string guitar.
In 1939, he joined the Paul Whiteman Orchestra and wrote arrangements for Whiteman's small groups Swinging Strings, Bouncing Brass, and Sax Soctette.
He often employed three or four guitarists at once for these groups.
In 1941, he joined the Raymond Scott Orchestra and moved from acoustic guitar to electric.
During World War II, he led a band for the U.S. Army which performed for troops in England, Belgium, and France.
After leaving the Army, he returned to New York City and spent most of his career as a studio musician.
Much of the work was for radio and television, including the first version of The Tonight Show with Jerry Lester, and the programs of Jack Benny, Ed Sullivan, Steve Allen, and Johnny Carson.
In the studio, he recorded with Tony Bennett, Frank Sinatra, Ella Fitzgerald, Louis Armstrong, Mildred Bailey, Ruby Braff, Erroll Garner, Lionel Hampton, Bobby Hackett, Ellis Larkins, Red Norvo, Anita O'Day, Hot Lips Page, Artie Shaw, Mel Tormé, Sarah Vaughan, Charlie Parker, Fats Waller, and Elvis Presley.
He played guitar on Tony Bennett's classic releases "Blue Velvet", "Rags to Riches", and "Sing You Sinners".
In the early 1950s, he played on several early rock and roll recordings of Bill Haley.
Art Ryerson began playing the banjo in Columbus, Ohio before switching to guitar.
"Rags to Riches" was number one for six weeks on the Billboard pop singles chart in 1953, from November 21 to December 26.
He played guitar on Eartha Kitt's first five albums as a member of the Henri René orchestra; RCA Victor Presents Eartha Kitt (1953), That Bad Eartha (EP) (1954), Down To Eartha (1955), That Bad Eartha (LP) (1956), and Thursday's Child (1957), all with RCA Victor.
Ryerson played lead guitar on Bill Haley classics such as "Crazy Man, Crazy", "What'cha Gonna Do?", "Fractured", "Pat-a-Cake", "Live It Up", "Farewell, So Long, Goodbye", "Ten Little Indians", "I'll Be True", "Straight Jacket", "Yes, Indeed", and "Chattanooga Choo Choo", released on Essex Records.
"Crazy Man, Crazy", recorded in April, 1953 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania backed with "What'cha Gonna Do?", reaching No. 12 on the national Billboard Juke Box pop singles chart for the week ending June 20 and No. 11 on the Cash Box chart on June 13.
"Fractured" and "Live It Up" also made the Billboard Top 40, reaching No. 24 and No. 25 respectively in 1953.
