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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...
Sweet Georgia BrownBen Webster and Buck Clayton
Stormy WeatherWillie "The Lion" Smith and Buck Clayton
Why Was I Born?Buck Clayton and Teddy Wilson
Little White LiesBuck Clayton and Don Byas
St. Louis BluesDizzy Gillespie and Buck Clayton
I'm in the Mood for LoveBuck Clayton
Sweet Georgia BrownBen Webster and Buck Clayton
Los Angeles To New York 1944-1946
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Stormy WeatherWillie "The Lion" Smith and Buck Clayton
Keep Cool
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Why Was I Born?Buck Clayton and Teddy Wilson
Know What I Mean?
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Little White LiesBuck Clayton and Don Byas
The Very Best Of
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St. Louis BluesDizzy Gillespie and Buck Clayton
Have Trumpet, Will Excite!
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I'm in the Mood for LoveBuck Clayton
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