Wilfred Middlebrooks, known as 'Walkin’ Willie', was an influential American jazz bassist born on July 17, 1933, in Chattanooga, Tennessee. He began playing bass at the age of twelve and toured with various bands, including that of Ella Fitzgerald from 1958 to 1962. Throughout his career, he collaborated with notable jazz musicians like Art Pepper and Eric Dolphy. After his military service, he settled in California, performing in clubs and recording albums. Despite facing financial challenges, he remained active in music and taught children in his later years until his passing on March 13, 2008.
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Time Zone - America/New_York (4:0 W)
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Meaning of the name - Wilfred
desiring peace, peaceful ruler
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Wilfred Middlebrooks belongs to the Silent Generation group.
Place of Birth: Chattanooga
Place of Death: Pasadena
Occupation: bassist
Employers: US Postal Service | Ella Fitzgerald's Band | Club Velvet Turtle
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Ephemeris for July 17, 1933
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on July 17, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for July 17, 2025 |
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| Sun | 24 Cancer 35 | 25 Cancer 19 | 23 Libra 50 |
| Moon | 29 Taurus 38 | 20 Aries 30 | 3 Libra 20 |
| Mercury | 13 Leo 18 | 15 Leo 33 | 15 Scorpio 35 |
| Venus | 17 Leo 49 | 14 Gemini 33 | 7 Sagittarius 28 |
| Mars | 5 Libra 56 | 17 Virgo 36 | 5 Sagittarius 52 |
| Jupiter | 19 Virgo 13 | 8 Cancer 35 | 7 Libra 50 |
| Saturn | 14 Aquarius 37 | 1 Aries 48 | 9 Aquarius 55 |
| Uranus | 27 Aries 18 | 0 Gemini 27 | 25 Aries 28 |
| Neptune | 8 Virgo 18 | 2 Aries 7 | 11 Virgo 28 |
| Pluto | 23 Cancer 2 | 2 Aquarius 45 | 24 Cancer 44 |
| Rahu | 0 Pisces 26 | 21 Pisces 1 | 25 Aquarius 33 |
| Ketu | 0 Virgo 26 | 21 Virgo 1 | 25 Leo 33 |
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