- Born
- 30 July 1903
Danbury - Died
- 14 November 1968
New York City - Country
- United States
- Record labels
- RCA Victor
Biography
Hilton Jefferson was a jazz musician who played saxophone. Hilton Jefferson was born on 30 July 1903 in Danbury and died on 14 November 1968 in New York City. The music is usually filed under jazz. Record labels: RCA Victor.
Hilton Jefferson (July 30, 1903 – November 14, 1968) was an American jazz alto saxophonist born in Danbury, Connecticut, United States, perhaps best known for leading the saxophone section from 1940 to 1949 in the Cab Calloway band. Jefferson is said to have been "a soft, delicate saxophone player, with an exquisite sensibility." In 1929, Jefferson began his professional career with Claude Hopkins, and throughout the 1930s was busy working for the big bands of Chick Webb, Fletcher Henderson and McKinney's Cotton Pickers. From 1952–1953, Jefferson performed with Duke Ellington, but ultimately became a bank guard to support himself with a steady income. In the 1950s, he continued to perform, especially with Rex Stewart and some former members of Fletcher Henderson's Orchestra.
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Also plays on
Albums where Hilton Jefferson is credited as a sideman
Historic 78 rpm records
- Lust For Licks Jonah Jones and his Orchestra · Jonah Jones · Hilton Jefferson ·… · 1944 archive.org ↗
- Just Like A Butterfly Jonah Jones and his Orchestra · Hilton Jefferson · Woods · Dixon ·… · 1944 archive.org ↗
- WILLOW WEEP FOR ME CAB CALLOWAY & HIS ORCH. · Hilton Jefferson · Ronell · Gibson · 1944 archive.org ↗
- LUST FOR LICKS JONAH JONES and his ORCHESTRA · Jonah Jones · Hilton Jefferson ·… · 1944 archive.org ↗
- LUST FOR LICKS JONAH JONES and his ORCHESTRA · Jonah Jones · Hilton Jefferson ·… · 1944 archive.org ↗
- JUST LIKE A BUTTERFLY JONAH JONES and his ORCHESTRA · HILTON JEFFERSON · Jonah Jones ·… · 1944 archive.org ↗
- JUST LIKE A BUTTERFLY JONAH JONES and his ORCHESTRA · HILTON JEFFERSON · Jonah Jones ·… · 1944 archive.org ↗
- SAMPSON AND DE-LIE-LAH JOHN KIRBY · John Kirby · Buster Bailey · Hilton Jefferson · Billy… · 1946 archive.org ↗
Frequently asked questions
What instrument did Hilton Jefferson play?
Hilton Jefferson is known for playing saxophone.
When and where was Hilton Jefferson born?
Hilton Jefferson was born 30 July 1903 in Danbury.
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