Musician Dictionary

Johnny Best

American musician (1913–2003) · jazz trumpeter

DescriptionAmerican musician (1913–2003)
Source: Wikidata
Born1913-10-20
Source: MusicBrainz, Wikidata
BirthplaceShelby Shelby
Source: MusicBrainz, Wikidata
Died2003-09-20
Source: MusicBrainz, Wikidata
Place of deathLa Jolla La Jolla
Source: MusicBrainz, Wikidata
AreaUnited States
Source: MusicBrainz
CountryUS
Source: MusicBrainz
CitizenshipUnited States
Source: Wikidata
Occupationjazz musician trumpeter musician
Source: Wikidata
Instrumentstrumpet trombone
Source: Wikidata
Genresjazz
Source: Wikidata
Member ofArtie Shaw and His Orchestra Glenn Miller and His Orchestra The Glenn Miller Orchestra Woody Herman And His Orchestra Billy May And His Orchestra Benny Goodman And His Orchestra Shorty Rogers And His Giants Bob Keene Orchestra Woody Herman And The Swingin' Herd Jerry Gray And His Orchestra Morty Corb And His Dixie All-Stars Sam Donahue Navy Band Johnny Best And His All Stars Nappy Lamare's Louisiana Levee Loungers Art Shaw And His New Music
Source: Discogs, MusicBrainz

Also known as

Best J. Best John Best John M. Best John McClanian John McClanian Best Johnny Best Johnny McClanian Best, Jr. The Best

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Identifiers

mbid: 5cbde035-a599-4635-a687-0968440682f3 · wikidata: Q1702294 · isni: 0000000063111526 · discogs: 254892

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