Jack Purvis | |
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| Birth name | John Purvis |
| Born | December 11, 1906 Kokomo, Indiana, United States |
| Died | March 30, 1962 (aged 55) San Francisco, California, United States |
| Genres | Jazz |
| Occupation | Musician |
| Instrument(s) | Trumpet, trombone |
John Purvis (December 11, 1906 – March 30, 1962) was an American jazz musician.[1]
Purvis was best known as a trumpet player and the composer of Dismal Dan and Down Georgia Way.[2] He was one of the earliest trumpeters to incorporate the innovations pioneered by Louis Armstrong in the late 1920s.[3] He also played trombone and on occasion a number of other instruments professionally (including harp).