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Don ElliottDon Elliott Don Elliott American jazz musician (1926–1984) For other uses, see Don Elliott (disambiguation). Don Elliott Helfman (October 21, 1926 – June 5, 1984), known as Don Elliott, was an American jazz trumpeter, vibraphonist, vocalist, and mellophone player.[2] Elliott recorded over 60 albums and 5,000 advertising jingles throughout his career. Quick facts Background information, Birth name ... Don Elliott Elliott in a 1958 advertisement Background information Birth name Don Helfman[1] Born (1926-10-21)October 21, 1926 Somerville, New Jersey, U.S. Died June 5, 1984(1984-06-05) (aged 57) Weston, Connecticut, U.S. Genres Jazz Occupation Musician Instruments Trumpet, vibraphone, mellophone Close Career Elliott played mellophone in his high school band and played trumpet for an army band. After studying at the University of Miami… (Source: Wikipedia)
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