Roy Eldridge

American trumpeter (1911–1989).

Born January 30th, 1911 in Pittsburgh.

Died February 26th, 1989 at 78 years old in Valley Stream.

Occupations
bandleader, conductor, jazz musician, recording artist, singer, trumpeter
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