De Paris Wilbur

Wilbur de Paris Wilbur de Paris Musical artist Wilbur de Paris (January 11, 1900 – January 3, 1973)[1] was a trombone player and band leader known for mixing Dixieland jazz with swing.[2] Quick facts Background information, Born ... Wilbur De Paris Wilbur De Paris (left) and Claude Jones at the Aquarium in New York in 1946 Background information Born (1900-01-11)January 11, 1900 Crawfordsville, Indiana, U.S. Died January 3, 1973(1973-01-03) (aged 72) New York, New York, U.S. Genres Dixieland, swing Occupation(s) Trombonist, band leader Instrument Trombone Years active 1912–1972 Close Career Wilbur de Paris was born January 11, 1900, in Crawfordsville, Indiana. His father, Sidney de Paris Sr., was a musician and taught him and his brother Sidney how to play…

GENRES: Jazz, Trombone