He first appeared in the 1940s as a violinist before working as a bassist .
Johnny Frigo ( December 27 , 1916 -- July 4 , 2007 ) was an American jazz violinist and bassist .
Johnny Frigo first appeared in the 1940s as a violinist before working as a bassist .
Johnny Frigo ( December 27 , 1916 -- July 4 , 2007 ) was an American jazz violinist and bassist .