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Dunham Sonny And His OrchestraSonny Dunham Sonny Dunham American trumpet player and bandleader (1911–1990) Elmer "Sonny" Dunham (November 16, 1911 – July 9, 1990)[1] was an American trumpet player and bandleader. A versatile musician, he was one of the few trumpet players who could double on the trombone with equal skill.[2] Quick facts Background information, Born ... Sonny Dunham Dunham c. 1942 Background information Born Elmer Dunham (1911-11-16)November 16, 1911 Died July 9, 1990(1990-07-09) (aged 78) Genres Jazz Dixieland Occupations Musician bandleader Instruments Trumpet valve trombone trombone Years active 1924–1980s Close Biography Born in Brockton, Massachusetts, the son of Elmer and Ethel (née Lewis) Dunham, he attended local schools and took lessons on the valve trombone at the age of 7. He changed to… (Source: Wikipedia)
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