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Born: April 03, 1903 in Aiken, SC
Years Active: 20 's
Died: May 20, 1932 in New York, NY
Genre: Jazz

Biography:
One of the great trumpeters of the 1920s, Bubber Miley was a master with the plunger mute, distorting his sound quite colorfully. He was largely responsible for Duke Ellington's early success and was the most prominent voice in Duke's Jungle Band of ...More >>

Discography: 2005 Rare Recordings (1924-1931) 1998 New York Horns 1924-1928 More >>

Member Of: Kansas City Four More >> Similar Artists: The Wolverines Big Band Lovie Austin New Orleans Rhythm Kings Jimmy O'Bryant Bix Beiderbecke More >>

Followers: Lester Bowie Sidney DeParis Benny Carter Cootie Williams More >>

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