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Bill Davison (Wild Bill), Trumpet/Cornet

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b. January 6, 1906; d. November 14, 1989

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Ohio

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One of the great Dixieland trumpeters, Davison had a colorful and emotional style that ranged from sarcasm to sentimentality with plenty of growls and shakes.  Came up in the late 20s Chicago jazz scene, played and recorded with over 100 different bands.

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Commodore Master Takes

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

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