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Where was Ken "Snakehips" Johnson born?

  • Georgetown, British Guiana

  • Kingston, Jamaica

  • Nassau, Bahamas

  • Bridgetown, Barbados

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Georgetown, British Guiana (now Guyana), is the birthplace of Ken "Snakehips" Johnson, a renowned jazz saxophonist. Born in 1914, Johnson's unique playing style, characterized by his sinuous movements and rhythmic innovations, earned him the nickname "Snakehips." He became a prominent figure in the jazz scene of the 1940s and 1950s, collaborating with legendary musicians such as Count Basie and Duke Ellington.
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