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Born: January 30, 1911 in Pittsburgh, PA
Years Active: 30 's, 40 's, 50 's
Died: February 26, 1989 in Valley Stream, NY
Genre: Jazz

Biography:
One of the most exciting trumpeters to emerge during the swing era, Roy Eldridge's combative approach, chance-taking style and strong musicianship were an inspiration (and an influence) to the next musical generation, most notably Dizzy Gillespie. Al ...More >>

Discography: 2004 Swing Is Here 2004 King David in Paris...and Stockholm Too 2004 Gasser 2002 Wrap Your Troubles in Dreams 2002 I Can't Get Started More >>

Filmograpy:

1993	Gene Krupa: Jazz Legend
1989	The Ladies Sing the Blues
1988	Harlem Roots, Vol. 1: The Big Bands
1985	Trumpet Kings

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Similar Artists: Joe Newman Buck Clayton Harry "Sweets" Edison Clark Terry Hot Lips Page More >>

Influenced By: Henry "Red" Allen Jabbo Smith Benny Carter Coleman Hawkins King Oliver More >> Followers: Ernie Royal Snooky Young Howard McGhee Miles Davis Fats Navarro More >>

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