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Ray Nance | |
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Ray Willis Nance |
| Born | December 10, 1913 Chicago, Illinois, U.S. |
| Died | January 28, 1976 (aged 62) |
| Genres | Jazz |
| Occupation | Musician |
| Instrument(s) | Trumpet, vocals, violin |
| Formerly of | Duke 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.
- ^ Colin Larkin, ed. (1992). The Guinness Who's Who of Jazz (First ed.). Guinness Publishing. p. 300. ISBN 0-85112-580-8.