Buck Clayton

Buck Clayton Buck Clayton American jazz trumpeter (1911–1991) Wilbur Dorsey "Buck" Clayton (November 12, 1911 – December 8, 1991)[1] was an American jazz trumpeter who was a member of Count Basie's orchestra. His principal influence was Louis Armstrong, first hearing the record "Confessin' that I Love You" as he passed by a shop window.[2] Quick facts Background information, Born ... Buck Clayton Clayton photographed by William Gottlieb Background information Born Wilbur Dorsey Clayton (1911-11-12)November 12, 1911 Parsons, Kansas, U.S. Died December 8, 1991(1991-12-08) (aged 80) New York City, U.S. Genres Swing, jazz Occupation Musician Instrument Trumpet Labels Columbia, Riverside Close Early years Clayton learned to play the piano from the age of six.[3] His father was an amateur musician associated…

GENRES: Jazz, Trumpet, Composer

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