Jimmy Archey(12 October 1902 – 16 November 1967) was an Americanjazztrombonistborn inNorfolk, Virginia,perhaps most noteworthy for his work in several prominent jazz orchestras andbig bandsof his time (including his own).[1]He performed and recorded with theJames P. Johnsonorchestra,King Oliver,Fats Wallerand theLuis Russellorchestra, among others.[2]
Jimmy Archey | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Jimmy Archey |
| Born | 12 October 1902 Norfolk, Virginia,United States |
| Died | 16 November 1967(aged 65) |
| Genres | Dixieland Swing music |
| Instrument(s) | trombone |
In the late 1930s, Archey participated in big bands that simultaneously featured musicians such asBenny Carter,Coleman Hawkins,Cab Calloway,Duke EllingtonandClaude Hopkins.[2]In the 1940s and 1950s, Archey spent much of his time working withNew Orleansrevivalist bands with artists such asBob WilberandEarl Hines.[2]
References
edit- ^Cook, Richard (2005).Richard Cook's Jazz Encyclopedia.London: Penguin Books. p. 16.ISBN0-141-00646-3.
- ^abcColin Larkin,ed. (1992).The Guinness Who's Who of Jazz(First ed.).Guinness Publishing.pp. 14/15.ISBN0-85112-580-8.