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Jiggs Whigham and John Clayton in 1989, photo courtesy of the Fraser MacPherson estate. Born in Cleveland, Ohio, United States, [ 1 ] he began his professional career at the age of 17, joining the Glenn Miller/Ray McKinley orchestra in 1961. [ 2 ] He left that band for Stan Kenton, where he played in the touring "mellophonium" band in 1963, [ 1 ...
Jazz trombone. Craig Harris playing trombone. The trombone is a musical instrument from the brass instrument family. Trombone's first premiere in jazz was with Dixieland jazz as a supporting role within the Dixie Group. This role later grew into the spotlight as players such as J.J. Johnson and Jack Teagarden began to experiment more with the ...
Wycliffe Gordon (Denmark 2018) Wycliffe Gordon (2008) Wycliffe A. Gordon (born May 29, 1967) is an American jazz trombonist, arranger, composer, band leader, and music educator at the collegiate-conservatory level. Gordon also sings and plays didgeridoo, trumpet, soprano trombone, tuba, and piano. [1] His nickname is "Pinecone".
In 1952, Betters moved to Boston, where he met his wife, Marjorie.He toured with Dick Gregory and with the Ray Charles big band, [1] playing at the Apollo Theatre.Thereafter, he led his own quartet which included pianist John Thomas and Jerry Betters on drums.
Weldon Leo " Jack " Teagarden (August 20, 1905 – January 15, 1964) [1] was an American jazz trombonist and singer. [2] According to critic Scott Yanow of Allmusic, Teagarden was the preeminent American jazz trombone player before the bebop era of the 1940s and "one of the best jazz singers too". [3] Teagarden's early career was as a sideman ...
Martin in March 2012. Jazz Musician, Studio Musician, Educator, Clinician and composer/arranger. Andy Martin is an American jazz trombonist and Los Angeles studio player. Andy has recorded 12 albums as a leader or co-leader highlighted by the widely acclaimed record with the Metropole Orchestra. He is a member of Gordon Goodwin's Big Phat Band ...
Ray Anderson (born October 16, 1952) is an American jazz trombonist. [1] Trained by the Chicago Symphony trombonists, he is regarded as someone who pushes the limits of the instrument, including performing on alto trombone and slide trumpet. He is a colleague of trombonist George E. Lewis. Anderson also plays sousaphone and sings. [2]
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