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Addison Farmer, American bassist (died 1963)
Addison Gerald Farmer was an American jazz bassist. He was the twin brother of Art Farmer. By late 1945, Farmer was with Johnny Alston and His Orchestra recording for the Bihari Brothers' Modern Music label, backing Jeanne Demetz and, shortly after, on the Blue Moon label.
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Addison Farmer was born in 1928. The year snapshot below places that birthday in its cultural and historical setting: the music and films people were following, the headlines shaping public life, and the everyday prices families encountered.
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| Measure | 1928 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| Gas | $0.21 | $3.45/gal |
| Average home | $6,200 | $435,000 |
| Average income | $3,800 | $67,500 |
| Movie ticket | $0.25 | $11.95 |
| Postage stamp | $0.02 | $0.73 |
| Population | 120.5M | 341 million |
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