Zack Whyte — (or Zach Whyte) was an American jazz bandleader, best known for leading the territory band the Chocolate Beau Brummels. Whyte studied at Wilberforce University, where he played banjo with Horace Henderson and arranged pieces for him. He led his… … Wikipedia
Whyte — ist der Familienname folgender Personen: Alain Whyte (* 1969), englischer Gitarrist Angela Whyte (* 1982), kanadische Leichtathletin Christopher Whyte (* 1952), schottischer Schriftsteller Clark Whyte, schottischer Eishockeyspieler James Whyte… … Deutsch Wikipedia
Zach Whyte — Zack Whyte oder Zach Whyte war ein US amerikanischer Jazz Bandleader und Banjospieler. Er wurde bekannt als Leiter der Territory Band Chocolate Beau Brummels. Biographie Zack Whyte studierte an der Wilberforce University, wo als Banjospieler in… … Deutsch Wikipedia
Sy Oliver — Melvin Sy Oliver (born December 17, 1910 in Battle Creek, Michigan mdash; died May 28, 1988 in New York City) was a jazz arranger, trumpeter, composer, singer and bandleader. His mother was a piano teacher and his father was a multi… … Wikipedia
Herman Chittison — (October 15, 1908 in Flemingsburg, Kentucky ndash; March 8, 1967 in Cleveland, Ohio) was an American jazz pianist.He began in Zack Whyte s band in 1928. In his early days he worked with Ethel Waters, Adelaide Hall, and Clarence Williams. In the… … Wikipedia
Jerry Blake — (January 23, 1908 – December 31, 1961) was an American jazz alto saxophonist and clarinetist. Blake was born in Gary, Indiana and grew up in Nashville. He played violin before switching to reeds. In 1924 he toured with the Sells Fioto Circus Band … Wikipedia
Truck Parham — Charles Valdez Truck Parham (January 25, 1911 – June 5, 2002) was an American jazz double bassist.Parham played professional sports early in his career; he was a boxer and played football with the Chicago Negro All Stars. He played drums before… … Wikipedia
Henderson Chambers — (May 1, 1908, Alexandria, Louisiana October 19, 1967, New York City) was an American jazz trombonist.Chambers studied at Leland College and Morehouse College, then joined Neil Montgomery s band in 1931. He played in Nashville with Doc Banks in… … Wikipedia
Andy Gibson — (November 6, 1913, Zanesville, Ohio February 10, 1961, Cincinnati) was an American jazz trumpeter, arranger, and composer.Gibson played violin early on before settling on trumpet. While he played professionally in many orchestras, he did not solo … Wikipedia
Al Sears — mit Johnny Hodges (im Vordergrund) im New Yorker Jazzclub Aquarium, ca. November 1946. Fotografie von William P. Gottlieb. Albert Omega „Al“ Sears (* 21. Februar 1910 in Macomb … Deutsch Wikipedia
