Arnold Fishkind

Arnold Fishkin, and Fishkind ( born July 20, 1919 in Bayonne, New Jersey, † September 6, 1999 in Palm Desert, California ) is an American jazz bassist of cool jazz.

Arnold Fishkin first played with Bunny Berigan 1937, Jack Teagarden 1940-41, Les Brown 1941-42. He is best known for his collaboration with the Cool jazz pianist Lennie Tristano and his circle around 1947 until 1949. During the 1950s, Fishkin was mainly active as a studio musician, so at a recording session with Lee Konitz 1949-1951, Johnny Smith, and others.