name

Joe Nanton (Tricky Sam), Trombone

dates

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

birth place

New York, NY

description

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

The Complete RCA Recordings of Duke Ellington

more info

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