Herb Pomeroy

Herb Pomeroy Herb Pomeroy American jazz trumpeter and teacher (1930–2007) Irving Herbert Pomeroy III (April 15, 1930 – August 11, 2007)[1] was an American jazz trumpeter, teacher, and the founder of the MIT Festival Jazz Ensemble.[2] Quick facts Background information, Born ... Herb Pomeroy Pomeroy playing at Lennie's on the Turnpike in 1963 Background information Born Irving Herbert Pomeroy III (1930-04-15)April 15, 1930 Gloucester, Massachusetts, U.S. Died August 11, 2007(2007-08-11) (aged 77) Gloucester, Massachusetts Genres Jazz Occupations Musician, educator Instruments Trumpet, flugelhorn Close Early life Pomeroy was born in Gloucester, Massachusetts, United States.[2] He began playing trumpet at an early age. In his early teens he started performing in Boston, claiming inspiration from the music of Louis Armstrong. In 1946,…

GENRES: Jazz, Trumpet