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Benny Powell
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Trombonists · 1930–2010

Benny Powell

American jazz trombonist (1930–2010)

Born
1 March 1930
New Orleans
Died
26 June 2010
New York City
Country
United States

Biography

Benny Powell was a jazz musician who played trombone. Benny Powell was born on 1 March 1930 in New Orleans and died on 26 June 2010 in New York City. The music is usually filed under jazz.

Benjamin Gordon Powell Jr. (March 1, 1930 – June 26, 2010) was an American jazz trombonist. He played both standard (tenor) trombone and bass trombone.

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Also plays on

Albums where Benny Powell is credited as a sideman

1959 Welcome to the Club — Nat King Cole trombone
1961 Genius + Soul = Jazz — Ray Charles trombone
1961 First Time! The Count Meets the Duke — Duke Ellington and Count Basie trombone
1961 I’ve Grown Accustomed to Her Face — Tony Bennett, Al Tornello trombone
1963 Ella and Basie! — Ella Fitzgerald & The Count Basie Orchestra trombone
1969 Fat Albert Rotunda — Herbie Hancock trombone
1969 Soul & Salvation — Dizzy Gillespie trombone

Frequently asked questions

What instrument did Benny Powell play?

Benny Powell is known for playing trombone.

When and where was Benny Powell born?

Benny Powell was born 1 March 1930 in New Orleans.

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