name

Buck Clayton, Trumpet/Cornet

dates

b. November 12, 1911; d. December 08, 1991

birth place

Kansas

description

Veteran trumpeter of numerous swing band stints, including six years with the Basie band, Clayton was also a highly published composer and arranger.  He led numerous bands himself, including a Basie alumni band.

hot disc

Complete CBS Buck Clayton Jam Sessions

more info

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Buck_Clayton