Birthplace of Herman Chittison / Accomplished Jazz Pianist

Birthplace of Herman Chittison / Accomplished Jazz Pianist (HM1KLY)

Location: Flemingsburg, KY 41041 Fleming County
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Country: United States of America
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N 38° 25.238', W 83° 44.118'

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Birthplace of Herman Chittison

Born in Flemingsburg, October 15, 1908, to Charles and Sarah Jane Chittison. He played hymns at Strawberry Methodist Church as a child. Attended Walden College in Nashville, 1924; later Ky. State Industrial College for Colored Persons in Frankfort. Began his musical career with Zach Whyte's Chocolate Beau Brummels, 1928.
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Accomplished Jazz Pianist

Herman Chittison recorded on both American and French labels as a soloist and accompanist for Ethel Waters and Mildred Bailey. Toured with comedian Stepin Fetchit and trumpeter Louis Armstrong. Played "Ernie" in radio series Casey, Crime Photographer (1942-51). Played several prominent clubs in New York during 50s and 60s. Died 1967 and buried in Cleveland, Ohio.
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HM NumberHM1KLY
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Marker Number2075
Year Placed2002
Placed ByThe Kentucky Historical Society, Kentucky Department of Highways
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Date Added Wednesday, May 20th, 2015 at 10:02pm PDT -07:00
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UTM (WGS84 Datum)17S E 261205 N 4256030
Decimal Degrees38.42063333, -83.73530000
Degrees and Decimal MinutesN 38° 25.238', W 83° 44.118'
Degrees, Minutes and Seconds38° 25' 14.28" N, 83° 44' 7.08" W
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Area Code(s)606, 859
Closest Postal AddressAt or near 303 S Main Cross St, Flemingsburg KY 41041, US
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