Biography
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Alcide Pavageau
Real name: Alcide Pavageau
American jazz double-bassist, born March 7, 1888 in New Orleans, died January 19, 1969 in the same city. His nickname "Slow Drag" comes from the dance of the same name. Pavageau taught himself to play guitar before switching to bass in 1927. In 1943 he was engaged by George Lewis (2), whith whom he played for the rest of his life.Married to Sister Annie Pavageau.