George Brunies
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Trombonists · 1902–1974

George Brunies

American musician (1902-1974)

Born
6 February 1902
New Orleans
Died
19 November 1974
Chicago
Country
United States
Active
1920–

Biography

George Brunies was a jazz musician who played trombone. George Brunies was born on 6 February 1902 in New Orleans and died on 19 November 1974 in Chicago. The music is usually filed under jazz. Honours include Legion of Honour.

George Clarence Brunies (February 6, 1902 – November 19, 1974), a.k.a. Georg Brunis, was an American jazz trombonist, who was part of the dixieland revival. He was known as "The King of the Tailgate Trombone".

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Awards

  • Legion of Honour

Historic 78 rpm records

  • LAZY DADDY Bix Beiderbecke · George Johnson · Jimmy Hartwell · George Brunies ·… · 1938 archive.org ↗
  • Jazz Me Blues Stella Brooks · Joe Sullivan · Sidney Bechet · Frank Newton · George… · 1946 archive.org ↗

Frequently asked questions

What instrument did George Brunies play?

George Brunies is known for playing trombone.

When and where was George Brunies born?

George Brunies was born 6 February 1902 in New Orleans.

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