Green Bennie (Benny)

Bennie Green Bennie Green American jazz trombonist (1923–1977) Bennie Green (April 16, 1923 – March 23, 1977)[1] was an American jazz trombonist. This article relies largely or entirely on a single source. (May 2016) For other people with similar names, see Benjamin Green. Quick facts Born, Died ... Bennie Green Born (1923-04-16)April 16, 1923 Chicago, Illinois, U.S. Died March 23, 1977(1977-03-23) (aged 53) San Diego, California, U.S. Genres Jazz Occupation Musician Instrument Trombone Years active 1950s–1960s Labels Prestige, Decca, Blue Note, Vee-Jay, Time, Bethlehem, Jazzland Formerly of Charlie Ventura, Earl Hines Close Born in Chicago, Illinois, United States,[1] Green worked in the orchestras of Earl Hines and Charlie Ventura,[1] and recorded as bandleader through the 1950s and 1960s.[2] According to…

GENRES: Jazz, Trombone