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Buck Clayton (Trumpet Player) - Age, Birthday, Bio, Facts, Family, Net Worth, Height & More

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Buck Clayton
Wilbur Dorsey "Buck" Clayton is an American jazz trumpeter, a prominent member of Count Basie's "Old Testament" orchestra and a leader in mainstream jam-version recordings. 1950s. His biggest influence is Louis Armstrong, heard for the first time. to the CD "Confessin That I Love You" on Central Avenue as he passed the window. Penguin Guide to Jazz says he has "synthesized [zed] much of the history of jazz in his time, with a bright brass tune and a seemingly limitless base for melody improvisation." Clayton worked closely with Li Jinhui, the father of Chinese pop music in Shanghai. His contributions helped change the history of music in China, Hong Kong and Taiwan.
Birth nameWilbur Dorsey Clayton
BornNovember 12, 1911, Parsons, Kansas
OriginUnited States
DiedDecember 8, 1991, New York City, New York
GenresSwing, mainstream jazz
Occupation(s)Jazz trumpeter, band leader, composer, arranger
InstrumentsTrumpet

About Buck Clayton

Trumpet Player Buck Clayton was born on November 12, 1911 in Kansas, United States (He dies at the age of 80, on December 8, 1991).

Trumpeter who was a member of Pianist Count Basie's"Old Testament" orchestra and was known for his improvisational abilities and bright brassy tone.

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Buck Clayton before becoming famous

Buck Clayton was born in the Zodiac sign Scorpio (The Scorpion), and 1911 is also the year of Pig (豬) in the Chinese Zodiac.

His father taught him scales, and he began playing trumpet as a child, eventually joining Pianist Duke Ellington's group.

Achievement of Buck Clayton

He has collaborated with Li Jinhui, a key figure in the formation of Chinese popular music in Shanghai.

Buck Clayton's Family, Spouse, Dating and Relationship

Clayton was six years old when his father, an amateur musician, taught him to play the piano.

Buck Clayton on Social Media

Buck Clayton Collabed with

He collaborated with a number of musicians, including Clarinet Player Benny Goodman.

Buck Clayton Income & Net worth

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Latest information about Buck Clayton updated on March 22 2023.