Shorty Rogers

Shorty Rogers Shorty Rogers American jazz trumpeter (1924–1994) Milton "Shorty" Rogers (born Milton Rajonsky; April 14, 1924 – November 7, 1994)[1] was an American jazz musician, one of the principal creators of West Coast jazz. He played trumpet and flugelhorn and was in demand for his skills as an arranger. Quick facts Background information, Birth name ... Shorty Rogers Background information Birth name Milton Rajonsky Born (1924-04-14)April 14, 1924 Great Barrington, Massachusetts, U.S. Died November 7, 1994(1994-11-07) (aged 70) Van Nuys, California, U.S. Genres Jazz cool jazz Occupations Musician composer arranger Instruments Trumpet flugelhorn Years active 1944–1994 Labels RCA Victor Atlantic Reprise Close Biography Rogers was born as Milton Rajonsky in Great Barrington, Massachusetts, United States.[1] He worked first as…

GENRES: Jazz, Big Band, Trumpet, Composer

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