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Sandy Williams

Sandy Williams

Sandy Williams (1907 – 1991) was one of the most prominent trombone players of the nineteen thirties, mostly known for his work with Fletcher Henderson, Chick Webb, Ella Fitzgerald and their orchestras. … Read entire article »

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George Matthews

George Matthews

George Matthews (1912 – 1982) was an active and personal trombone player in the thirties and forties, mostly known for his work with Tiny Bradshaw, Willie Bryant and Chick Webb. … Read entire article »

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Claude Jones

Claude Jones

Claude Jones (1901–1962) was one of the finest trombone artists of the thirties, playing in famous bands like MKCP, Fletcher Henderson, Cab Calloway and Chick Webb… … Read entire article »

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George Washington

George Washington

George Washington (1907 – ???) was a fine trombonist mostly known for his work with Mills Blue Rhythm Band in the nineteen thirties… … Read entire article »

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Benny Morton

Benny Morton

Benny Morton (1907 – 1985) was one of the major trombonists of the swing era, playing with famous orchestra such as Fletcher Henderson, Don Redman, Count Basie and Teddy Wilson… … Read entire article »

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J. C. Higginbotham

J. C. Higginbotham

J. C. Higginbotham (1906 – 1973) was one of the greatest swing trombonists ever, achieving eternal fame in 1929 with his recordings with Luis Russell and Henry “Red” Allen, and from the thirties and onwards being one of the key performers in the vintage tradition… … Read entire article »

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George Chisholm

George Chisholm

George Chisholm (1915 – 1997) was a Scottish trombone player coming up in the late thirties to become Europe’s most exciting vintage performer on his instrument, as well as one of Britain’s most important swing musicians… … Read entire article »

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