Trummy Young
American trombonist
James "Trummy" Young was an American trombonist in the swing era. He established himself as a star during his 12 years performing with Louis Armstrong in Armstrong's All Stars. He had one hit with his version of "Margie", which he played and sang... Wikipedia
Born: January 12, 1912, Savannah, GA
Died: September 10, 1984 (age 72 years), Regional Medical Center of San Jose
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James "Trummy" Young (January 12, 1912 – September 10, 1984) was an American trombonist in the swing era. He established himself as a star during his 12 ...
Trummy was a true gentleman, caring, and respectful. He had a way about him that was very endearing, perhaps it was his humility and his dignified disposition.
Jun 30, 2023 · James “Trummy” Young was born on Jan. 12, 1912 in Savannah, Georgia, growing up in Richmond, Virginia, and Washington D.C. (He started off as a ...
In the world of jazz, Trummy Young's career was distinguished by wide-ranging associations. He came of age as a big-toned swing trombone stylist, ...
James "Trummy" Young (January 12, 1912 – September 10, 1984) was an American trombonist in the swing era. He established himself as a ...
Trummy Young, a great trombone player, hosted the Sundays with his band of jazz and Dixieland. More often than not, visitors would come up from the beach and ...
Sep 12, 1984 · Trummy Young, a Big Band-era trombonist and singer, died of a cerebral hemorrhage Monday in Alexian Brothers Hospital here.
Swing era trombonist and vocalist. Born 12 January 1912 in Savannah, Georgia. Died 11 September 1984 in San Jose, California.
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Posted: Dec 3, 2020
Posted: Dec 3, 2020
While playing with the Jimmie Lunceford Orchestra for 6 years, Trummy also occasionally sang on the band's 1937 hit record “Margie.” It was while touring with ...