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Bix Beiderbecke: Quick Facts

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Also Known As Leon Bix Beiderbecke
Born March 10, 1903 ā€¢ Davenport ā€¢ Iowa
Died August 6, 1931 (aged 28) ā€¢ Long Island ā€¢ New York

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