Cat Anderson

American jazz trumpeter (1916–1981)

Born: 12 September 1916
Greenville
Died: 29 April 1981
Norwalk
Country: United States
Record labels: Columbia Records

Biography

Cat Anderson was a jazz musician who played trumpet. Cat Anderson was born on 12 September 1916 in Greenville and died on 29 April 1981 in Norwalk. The music is usually filed under jazz. Record labels: Columbia Records.

William Alonzo "Cat" Anderson (September 12, 1916 – April 29, 1981) was an American jazz trumpeter known for his long period as a member of Duke Ellington's orchestra and for his wide range, especially his ability to play in the altissimo register.

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Also plays on

Albums where Cat Anderson is credited as a sideman

1957	Ella Fitzgerald Sings the Duke Ellington Song Book — Ella Fitzgerald	trumpet
1957	Ella Fitzgerald Sings the Duke Ellington Song Book, Volume 2 — Ella Fitzgerald	trumpet
1960	Blues in Orbit — Duke Ellington	trumpet
1961	First Time! The Count Meets the Duke — Duke Ellington and Count Basie	trumpet
1966	Ella at Duke’s Place — Ella Fitzgerald and Duke Ellington	trumpet
1966	Concert of Sacred Music — Duke Ellington	trumpet
1967	Francis A. & Edward K. — Frank Sinatra with Duke Ellington	trumpet
1967	The Far East Suite — Duke Ellington	trumpet
1971	New Orleans Suite — Duke Ellington	trumpet
2005	Rockin' in Rhythm — Duke Ellington	trumpet
2014	The Duke: Historically Speaking — Duke Ellington	trumpet
2017	Blues In Orbit + The Cosmic Scene — Duke Ellington–	trumpet
2023	Ella Sings the Blues — Ella Fitzgerald	trumpet

Historic 78 rpm records

ESQUIRE SWANK DUKE ELLINGTON & SON FAMEUX ORCHESTRE · RAY MANCE · TAFT JORDAN ·… archive.org ↗
Cat's Boogie Cat Anderson and his Orchestra · Anderson · Salim · 1947 archive.org ↗
I Gotta Go Baby Cat Anderson and his Orchestra · Joe Straud · Jenkins · 1947 archive.org ↗
For Jumpers Only Cat Anderson and his Orchestra · Jenkins · 1947 archive.org ↗