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Johnny Austin | |
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| Born | John A. Augustine December 23, 1910 Vineland, New Jersey, U.S. |
| Died | February 14, 1983 (aged 72) |
| Genre | Jazz |
| Instruments | Trumpet |
Johnny Austin (December 23, 1910 – February 14, 1983)[1] was an American jazz trumpeter from Vineland, New Jersey.
Career
[edit]Austin played trumpet with the Glenn Miller Orchestra, parting ways with that band in 1939.[2] He formed the Johnny Austin Orchestra in 1947. Austin's playing can be heard on recordings of Jan Savitt.[3]
References
[edit]- ↑ Kemp, Larry (2018-10-16). Early Jazz Trumpet Legends. Dorrance Publishing. ISBN 978-1-4809-7637-5.
- ↑ Grudens, Richard (2004). Chattanooga Choo Choo: The Life and Times of the World Famous Glenn Miller Orchestra. celebrity profiles publishing. ISBN 978-1-57579-277-4.
- ↑ Rust, Brian (1975). The American Dance Band Discography 1917-1942: Arthur Lange to Bob Zurke. Arlington House. ISBN 978-0-87000-248-9.
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