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

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Roy Eldridge
David Roy Eldridge, nicknamed "Little Jazz", is an American jazz player. His sophisticated use of harmonies, including his use of tritone surrogate, his masterful solos show off from jazz creator Louis Armstrong's mainstream style. , and his strong impact on Dizzy Gillespie marks him as one of the most influential musicians of the era swing. and a precursor to bebop.
Birth nameDavid Roy Eldridge
BornJanuary 30, 1911, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States
DiedFebruary 26, 1989, Valley Stream, New York
GenresJazz, swing, big band
Occupation(s)Musician
InstrumentsTrumpet
Associated actsCharlie Barnet

About Roy Eldridge

Trumpet Player Roy Eldridge was born on January 30, 1911 in Pennsylvania, United States (He dies at the age of 78, on February 26, 1989).

Tritone substitutions and a particular approach distinguish this influential swing artist.

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Roy Eldridge before becoming famous

Roy Eldridge was born in the Zodiac sign Aquarius (The Water-Bearer), and 1911 is also the year of Pig (豬) in the Chinese Zodiac.

After learning to play the piano, drums, and trumpet, he joined a number of touring bands around the Midwest.

Achievement of Roy Eldridge

He became one of the first black musicians to be invited on as a permanent member of a white big band when he joined Gene Krupa's Orchestra in 1941.

Roy Eldridge's Family, Spouse, Dating and Relationship

He was married to Viola, a woman who died three weeks before Eldridge.

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Roy Eldridge Collabed with

Before leaving and starting his own big band in 1944, Eldridge was a member of Composer Artie Shaw's ensemble.

Roy Eldridge Income & Net worth

Roy Eldridge's income mainly comes from the work that created his reputation: a trumpet player. Information about his net worth in 2024 is being updated as soon as possible by allfamous.org, you can contact to tell us Net Worth of the Roy Eldridge.

Roy Eldridge Height and Weight

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Latest information about Roy Eldridge updated on March 20 2023.