Henry Hicks (ca. 1904 – ca. 1950) was a fine trombone player in the early swing era, known for his work with Mills Blue Rhythm Band… … Read entire article »

Keg Johnson (1908 – 1967) was an active and personal trombone player in the thirties and forties, mostly known for his work with Louis Armstrong, Fletcher Henderson and Cab Calloway… … Read entire article »

Dicky Wells (1909 – 1985) was one of the greatest trombone players ever in jazz, and his recordings in Paris 1937 almost redefined how the instrument should be played … … Read entire article »