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Trummy Young was an American trombonist and singer in the swing era, known for his work with Louis Armstrong and Jimmie Lunceford. He also composed several jazz standards and became a Jehovah's Witness in 1964.
Trummy Young, vero nome James Young (Savannah, 12 gennaio 1912 – San Jose, 10 settembre 1984), è stato un trombonista, compositore e bandleader jazz statunitense.
30 giu 2023 · Learn about the life and career of Trummy Young, a versatile and influential trombonist who played with Louis Armstrong, Earl Hines, Jimmie Lunceford, and many others. Read about his achievements, influences, and legacy in this comprehensive article by Scott Yanow.
Swing era trombonist and vocalist. Born 12 January 1912 in Savannah, Georgia. Died 11 September 1984 in San Jose, California. He began to play professionally at the age of 16 with several groups in Washington, D.C..
Tain’t What You Do It’s The Way That You Do It is an example of a singing style that jazz critic Leonard Feather called “intimate and breathless.”. Even today, Young’s vocals sound refreshingly cooler and lighter than the barrel-toned delivery of most male band singers of the 30s and 40s.
James Trummy Young was born in Savanna, Georgia, and became a well respected and requested jazz trombone player. He worked with such bandleaders as Earl Hines, Jimmie Lunceford, and Louis Armstrong and toured the world with Louis and appeared in movies with the legendary trumpeter.
12 set 1984 · Trummy Young, a Big Band-era trombonist and singer, died of a cerebral hemorrhage Monday in Alexian Brothers Hospital here. He was 72 years old and lived in Honolulu.
