George Washington (trombonist)

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George Washington (* 18th October 1907 in Brunswick , Georgia , † unknown) was an American jazz - trombone .

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After studying at the New York Conservatory, Washington became a professional musician in 1927 and became a member of Arthur Gibbs' orchestra . He then worked from 1929 to 1932 in Charlie Johnson's band ( Hot Bones and Rice , 1929), from 1932 to 1936 in the Mills Blue Rhythm Band , from 1936 to 1937 with Fletcher Henderson and from 1937 to 1942 in the orchestra of Louis Armstrong . There he appeared as a soloist in the titles Red Cap (1937), So Little Time (1938), I Cover the Waterfront , Hey Lawdy Mama, Yes Suh and I'll Get Mine By and Bye (1941). After World War II he played with Benny Carter , Johnny Otis and from 1947 to 1948 in Count Basie's orchestra . Washington also recorded records with Spike Hughes (1933) and Henry Red Allen (1936).

The trombonist George Washington is not to be confused with the bassist of the same name, who u. a. John Lee Hooker accompanied.

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SURNAME Washington, George
BRIEF DESCRIPTION American jazz trombonist
DATE OF BIRTH October 18, 1907
PLACE OF BIRTH Brunswick (Georgia) , Georgia
DATE OF DEATH 20th century or 21st century