name

Joe Nanton ("Tricky Sam"), Trombone

dates

2/1/1904-7/20/48

birth place

New York, NY

description

Spent over 20 years as a key member of the Ellington band, known for his potent use of wa-wa and plunger mutes.

hot disc

The Complete RCA Recordings of Duke Ellington

more info

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tricky_Sam_Nanton