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George Washington Gregory

Musician

George Washington Gregory (February 15, 1867 – May 2, 1902) was a banjo player, playing in the classic banjo style.

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A composer, he arranged classical music for the 5-string banjo.

He taught the banjo as a music teacher and wrote a musical method, Practical Fingering for the Banjo, originally published in serial.

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  1. Wikipedia — George Washington Gregory — link
  2. Archive research: The Jersey City Sound, 2026

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