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Jimmy KnepperJimmy Knepper Jimmy Knepper American jazz trombonist (1927–2003) James Minter Knepper (November 22, 1927 – June 14, 2003)[1] was an American jazz trombonist. In addition to his own recordings as leader, Knepper performed and recorded with Charlie Barnet, Woody Herman, Claude Thornhill, Stan Kenton, Benny Goodman, Gil Evans, Thad Jones and Mel Lewis, Toshiko Akiyoshi and Lew Tabackin, and, most famously, Charles Mingus in the late-1950s and early-1960s. This article needs additional citations for verification. (July 2021) Quick facts Background information, Born ... Jimmy Knepper Jimmy Knepper with the National Jazz Ensemble Background information Born James Minter Knepper (1927-11-22)November 22, 1927 Los Angeles, California, U.S. Died June 14, 2003(2003-06-14) (aged 75) Triadelphia, West Virginia, U.S. Genres Jazz Occupation Musician Instrument… (Source: Wikipedia)
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