Saturday, 26 September 2015

Jazz Greats: William "Cat" Anderson

William Alonzo "Cat" Anderson (September 12, 1916 – April 29, 1981) 
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Jazz Trumpeter, William "Cat" Anderson, was an excellent musician, who had a over five octaves range. He is regarded as one of the backbones of Duke Ellington Orchestra's sound. Please take a listen here and have a great Saturday: Jungle trap and Flying home no. 2 ( with Lionel Hampton ) and Duke Ellington - Cat Anderson trumpet solo.

Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cat_Anderson
Background information
Birth nameWilliam Alonzo Anderson
Also known asCat Anderson
BornSeptember 12, 1916
Greenville, South Carolina, U.S.
DiedApril 29, 1981 (aged 64)
Norwalk, California, U.S.
GenresJazz
Occupation(s)Musician
InstrumentsTrumpet
Years active1930s–1966
LabelsColumbiaInner City,MercuryEMI
Associated actsDuke EllingtonLouie Bellson, Bill Berry, Apollo, Strand Records, Phillips Records, All Life Records, Unique Jazz Records,Parker Records

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