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Leonard Chess

American record producer
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Orig.:
Lejzor Czyz
Born:
March 12, 1917, Motule, Pol.
Died:
Oct. 16, 1969, Chicago, Ill., U.S. (aged 52)
Founder:
Chess Records

Leonard Chess (born March 12, 1917, Motule, Pol.—died Oct. 16, 1969, Chicago, Ill., U.S.) was a Polish-born U.S. record producer. He immigrated to the U.S in 1928 with his mother, sister, and brother—and future partner—Fiszel (later Philip); they joined his father, who had preceded them, in Chicago. After working at several trades, Leonard Chess opened a lounge, and Phil joined him in the business. In 1947 Leonard joined the Aristocrat Record Company; in 1950 he bought the company and, with Phil as partner, renamed it Chess. As fans of the electric blues, a style being heard in Chicago after World ...(100 of 124 words)

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