Carl FontanaCarl Fontana ( July 18 1928 October 9 2003) was a jazz trombonist. Born in Monroe, Louisiana, Fontana was awarded a degree in musical education by the Louisiana State University in 1950. His first break into jazz playing came in 1951 when he was hired to
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Slide HamptonSlide Hampton is a jazz trombonist and arranger. He was born on April 21, 1932 in Jeannette, Pennsylvania. He has played with Lionel Hampton, Maynard Ferguson, Woody Herman, and was musical director for singer Lloyd Price. He leads a none-trombone band ca
Christian LindbergChristian Lindberg was voted one of the top five brass players of the 20th century. To date, the only person to have a successful career as a full-time international trombone soloist, Lindberg has premiered over 200 works, including over 70 new concerti.
Glenn MillerAlton Glenn Miller ( March 1, 1904 December 15, 1944) was an American jazz musician and band leader in the Swing era. One of his most famous pieces was " In the Mood", probably the most well-known recording of the style. Musician and Bandleader During the
Frank RosolinoFrank Rosolino ( August 20 1926 November 26 1978) was a jazz trombonist. Born in Detroit, Michigan, Rosolino took up the trombone in his teens. Following service in the World War II, he played with both Bob Chester's, Glen Gray's and Gene Krupa's big band
Kid OryEdward "Kid" Ory ( December 25, 1886 January 23, 1973) was a Jazz trombonist and bandleader. He was born in Woodland Planation near LaPlace, Louisiana. Ory started playing music with home-made instruments in his childhood, and by his teens was leading a b