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Tricky Sam Nanton

American trombonist
Joe "Tricky Sam" Nanton was an American trombonist with the Duke Ellington Orchestra. A pioneer of the plunger mute, Nanton is notable for his use of the distinctive wah-wah effect. Wikipedia
Born: February 1, 1904, New York, NY
Died: July 20, 1946 (age 42 years), San Francisco, CA
Music group: Duke Ellington And His Orchestra (1926 – 1946)
Instrument(s): Trombone