Tricky Sam Nanton | |
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Background information | |
Birth name | Joseph Irish Nanton |
Born | New York City, NY, U.S. | February 1, 1904
Died | July 20, 1946 San Francisco, CA, U.S. | (aged 42)
Genres | Jazz, swing |
Occupation | Musician |
Instrument | Trombone |
Joe "Tricky Sam" Nanton (February 1, 1904 – July 20, 1946)[1] was an American trombonist with the Duke Ellington Orchestra. A pioneer of the plunger mute, Nanton is notable for his use of the distinctive wah-wah effect.