John Graas

John Graas John Graas American jazz French horn player and composer John Graas (March 14, 1917 – April 13, 1962) was an American jazz French horn player, composer, and arranger from the 1940s through 1962. He had a short but busy career on the West Coast, and became known as a pioneer of the French horn in jazz.[1] Quick facts Born, Died ... John Graas Born (1917-03-14)March 14, 1917 Dubuque, Iowa, U.S. Died April 13, 1962(1962-04-13) (aged 45) Los Angeles, California Genres Jazz, third stream Occupations Musician Composer Arranger Instrument French horn Years active 1941–1962 Labels Trend, Decca, VSOP Close Music career Graas was born in Dubuque, Iowa, on March 14, 1917.[2][3] He was educated in classical music and attended…

GENRES: Jazz, French Horn