Big Chief Russell Moore | |
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| Born | August 13, 1912 Gila Crossing, Arizona |
| Died | December 15, 1983 (aged 71) Nyack, New York |
| Genres | Jazz, Traditional jazz |
| Instrument | Trombone |
| Years active | 1920s–1980s |
"Big Chief" Russell Moore (August 13, 1912 – December 15, 1983)[1] was an American jazz trombonist.[2] Moore, a Pima tribe member, grew up on a Native American reservation before moving to Chicago and then Los Angeles where he learned to play various instruments, eventually settling on trombone. Throughout his career, Moore worked with an array of artists including Frank Sinatra, Lionel Hampton, Alberta Hunter and Pee Wee Russell as well as recording under his own name. He is best remembered for his work as a member of Louis Armstrong's band.