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Joe Nanton (Tricky Sam), Trombone

dates

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b. February 01, 1904; d. July 20, 1948

birth place

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New York, NY

description

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Spent over 20 years as a key member of the Ellington band, known for his potent use of wa-wa and plunger mutes.

hot disc

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The Complete RCA Recordings of Duke Ellington

more info

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

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