Musicians · 1924–1962

John Graas

American musician (1917–1962)

Born
14 October 1924
Dubuque
Died
13 April 1962
Van Nuys
Country
United States
Active
1941–1962
Record labels
Trend Records
Discography
3 albums

Biography

John Graas was a jazz musician who played horn. John Graas was born on 14 October 1924 in Dubuque and died on 13 April 1962 in Van Nuys. The music is usually filed under jazz. Record labels: Trend Records.

John Graas (March 14, 1917 – April 13, 1962) was an American jazz French horn player, composer, and arranger from the 1940s through 1962. He had a short but busy career on the West Coast, and became known as a pioneer of the French horn in jazz.

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Discography

Studio and live albums

Coup de Graas 1958
International Premiere in Jazz
Jazzmantics

Also plays on

Albums where John Graas is credited as a sideman

2005 Band Ain't Draggin' — Maynard Ferguson French horn

Frequently asked questions

What instrument did John Graas play?

John Graas is known for playing horn.

When and where was John Graas born?

John Graas was born 14 October 1924 in Dubuque.

What are John Graas's best-known albums?

Albums in our database include Coup de Graas (1958), International Premiere in Jazz and Jazzmantics.

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