Ray Nance

Ray Nance
Background information
Birth nameRay Willis Nance
Born(1913-12-10)December 10, 1913
Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
DiedJanuary 28, 1976(1976-01-28) (aged 62)
GenresJazz
OccupationMusician
Instrument(s)Trumpet, vocals, violin
Formerly ofDuke Ellington

Ray Willis Nance (December 10, 1913 – January 28, 1976)[1] was an American jazz trumpeter, violinist and singer. He is best remembered for his long association with Duke Ellington and his orchestra.

  1. ^ Colin Larkin, ed. (1992). The Guinness Who's Who of Jazz (First ed.). Guinness Publishing. p. 300. ISBN 0-85112-580-8.