Red Balaban Age, Birthday, Zodiac Sign and Birth Chart

Leonard 'Red' Balaban (1929–2013) was an American jazz musician known for his skills on the tuba and sousaphone, as well as instruments like the banjo, bass, and trombone. He was prominently active in regional ensembles throughout the 1950s and garnered acclaim performing at jazz clubs, especially Eddie Condon's, where he co-led the house band. Balaban, of Jewish descent, was the son of a notable film executive and had a career marked by collaborations with various jazz musicians. He passed away in 2013 at age 84.

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Meaning of the name - Red

The color red, associated with passion, energy, strength, and courage.

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December 22, 1929 Facts

Generation Group

Red Balaban belongs to the Silent Generation group.

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Place of Birth: Chicago

Place of Death: West Haven, Connecticut

Cause of Death: brief illness

Occupation: jazz musician | jazz guitarist

Spouses: Maxine Balaban

Employers: Eddie Condon's Jazz Club | Your Father's Mustache

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Astrology Analysis

Note: This birth chart is calculated using the date and place of birth, with the time set to noon (12:00 PM) local time. While this provides accurate planetary positions for most celestial bodies, the Ascendant (Rising Sign) and house cusps are not calculated since they require precise birth time. For a complete astrological analysis including houses and rising sign, please provide the exact birth time.