 Ernest Loring "Red" Nichols (1905–1965), American jazz cornetist. Image by Unknown authorUnknown author, via Wikimedia Commons. Licensed Public domain |
Red NicholsRed Nichols Red Nichols American jazz cornetist, composer, and bandleader (1905–1965) Ernest Loring "Red" Nichols (May 8, 1905 – June 28, 1965)[1] was an American jazz cornetist, composer, and jazz bandleader. He was one of the most prolific and influential jazz musicians in the late 1920s and early 1930s, appearing on over 4,000 recordings. In 1959, a biopic was made of his life and career, The Five Pennies, starring Danny Kaye. This article needs additional citations for verification. (October 2013) Quick facts Background information, Birth name ... Red Nichols Background information Birth name Ernest Loring Nichols Born (1905-05-08)May 8, 1905 Ogden, Utah, U.S. Died June 28, 1965(1965-06-28) (aged 60) Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S. Genres Jazz Occupation(s) Musician, bandleader, composer Instrument… (Source: Wikipedia)
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