Larry Clinton
Larry Clinton | |
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| Background information | |
| Born | August 17, 1909 Brooklyn, New York, U.S. |
| Died | May 2, 1985 (aged 75) Tucson, Arizona, U.S. |
| Genres | Jazz, big band |
| Occupation(s) | Bandleader, composer, jazz musician |
| Instrument(s) | Trombone, trumpet |
| Years active | 1930-1961 |
| Labels | RCA Victor |
Larry Clinton (August 17, 1909 – May 2, 1985) was an American musician, best known as a trumpeter who became a prominent American bandleader and arranger.
His jazz and pop standards were "The Dipsy Doodle" (1937), "My Reverie" (1938), and "Heart and Soul" (1938). He also composed "Satan Takes a Holiday", "Midnight in the Madhouse", and "Calypso Melody".