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Buck Clayton
Buck Clayton was introduced to the trumpet by his father at the age of 7. He
began his professional career in California in 1929, playing in variety and
dance bands, and spent two years playing in Shanghai (China) from 1934 to 1936.
As soon as he returned to the U.S., Count Basie called on his services, and he
remained with the band for several years (1936-1943) before being drafted into
the U.S. Army, during which time he often played in military bands (1943-1946).
In 1947-1948, he toured with producer Norman Granz's Jazz at the Philharmonic
(JATP). The following year, Buck Clay...
Body and SoulLester Young, Buck Clayton, Irving Ashby, Coleman Hawkins, Ken Kersey and William K. "Billy" Hadnott
Penthouse Serenade
4:36
DinahBuck Clayton, Yank Lawson, Edmond Hall, Dick Wellstood, Vic Dickenson, Bob Gay and Stan Monteiro
I Wish I Were Twins
6:50
Why Was I Born?Buck Clayton and Teddy Wilson
Know What I Mean?
2:48
I Want a Little GirlLester Young, Buck Clayton, Freddie Green, Walter Page and Eddie Durham
The Kansas City Sessions
2:53
Song of the IslandsBuck Clayton
America's #1 Band
3:01
Sweet Georgia BrownBen Webster and Buck Clayton
Los Angeles To New York 1944-1946
5:04
