Wartrace, Bedford County, Tennessee, United States
Died
23 August 2008 (aged 82)
Jimmy Cleveland (born May 3, 1926 - Died August 23, 2008) was an American jazz trombonist born in Wartrace, Tennessee. By the time he joined Lionel Hampton in 1950 Cleveland was already a highly-experienced trombonist, having worked with a band formed by his musical family and in the orchestra of Tennessee State University. With Hampton he played with surging power, a wonderfully rich and warm tone and great blues feeling. A brilliant technician, his playing always had great authority and his prowess made him a much sought-after studio and session musician. After his time with Hampt… read more
Jimmy Cleveland (born May 3, 1926 - Died August 23, 2008) was an American jazz trombonist born in Wartrace, Tennessee. By the time he joined Lionel Hampton in 1950 Cleveland was already a highly-experienced trombonist, having worked with a band formed by his musical family and in the orchestr… read more
Jimmy Cleveland (born May 3, 1926 - Died August 23, 2008) was an American jazz trombonist born in Wartrace, Tennessee. By the time he joined Lionel Hampton in 1950 Cleveland was already a highly-experienced trombonist, having worked with a band formed by his musical family and in the orchestra of Tennessee State University. With Hampton he played with surging pow… read more