Melba Liston

American jazz trombonist, musical arranger, and composer (1926–1999).

Born January 13th, 1926 in Kansas City.

Died April 23rd, 1999 at 73 years old in Los Angeles.

Occupations
composer, jazz musician, music arranger, music educator, trombonist
Wikipedia

Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside in a cloud of smoke, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming “Wow! What a Ride! Hunter S. Thompson