| Bernard Addison | |
|---|---|
| Born | April 15, 1905 Annapolis, Maryland, United States |
| Origin | Washington, D.C. |
| Died | December 18, 1990 (aged 85) |
| Genres | Jazz |
| Occupations | Musician |
| Instruments | Banjo, guitar |
Bernard Addison (April 15, 1905 in Annapolis, Maryland; died December 18, 1990) was a jazz guitarist who began as a banjo player in the 1920s. He became interested in banjo when he moved to Washington, D.C. in his youth. In 1930 he switched to guitar to fill in for a Louis Armstrong's guitarist. He would also work with Jelly Roll Morton and the Mills Brothers.[1] In 1935 he did what might be his most noted song, "Toledo Shuffle", with Freddie Jenkins.[2]