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Melba Liston
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Trombonists · 1926–1999

Melba Liston

American jazz trombonist, musical arranger, and composer (1926–1999)

Born
13 January 1926
Kansas City
Died
23 April 1999
Los Angeles
Country
United States

Biography

Melba Liston was a jazz musician who played trombone. Melba Liston was born on 13 January 1926 in Kansas City and died on 23 April 1999 in Los Angeles. The music is usually filed under jazz. Honours include NEA Jazz Masters.

Melba Doretta Liston (January 13, 1926 – April 23, 1999) was an American jazz trombonist, arranger, and composer. She was the first woman trombonist to play alongside men in big bands during the 1940s and 1960s, but as her career progressed she became better known as an arranger, particularly in partnership with pianist Randy Weston. Other major artists with whom she worked include Dizzy Gillespie, Billie Holiday, John Coltrane, and Count Basie.

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Also plays on

Albums where Melba Liston is credited as a sideman

1956 World Statesman — Dizzy Gillespie trombone, arranger
1957 Dizzy in Greece — Dizzy Gillespie trombone, arranger
1957 Dizzy Gillespie's Big Band Jazz — Dizzy Gillespie trombone
1959 The Birth of a Band — Quincy Jones trombone, arranger
1959 The Genius of Ray Charles — Ray Charles trombone
1960 I Dig Dancers — Quincy Jones trombone
1961 Quincy Jones and His Orchestra at Newport '61 — Quincy Jones trombone
1984 The Great Wide World of Quincy Jones: Live! — Quincy Jones trombone
1999 Rhythm Is My Business — Ella Fitzgerald trombone
2006 Ray Sings, Basie Swings — Ray Charles + Count Basie Orchestra trombone

Awards

Historic 78 rpm records

  • Warm Mood Gerald Wilson and His Orchestra · Melba Liston · 1946 archive.org ↗
  • WARM MOOD GERALD WILSON · Melba Liston · 1946 archive.org ↗
  • WARM MOOD GERALD WILSON AND HIS ORCHESTRA · Melba Liston · 1946 archive.org ↗
  • Oh, Well! James Moody Quintet · Dexter Gordon · Melba Liston · Charlie Fox ·… · 1948 archive.org ↗
  • MISCHIEVOUS LADY DEXTER GORDON QUINTET · DEXTER GORDON · MELBA LISTON · CHARLIE FOX ·… · 1948 archive.org ↗
  • Lullaby In Rhythm Dexter Gordon Quintet · Dexter Gordon · Melba Liston · Charlie Fox ·… · 1949 archive.org ↗

Frequently asked questions

What instrument did Melba Liston play?

Melba Liston is known for playing trombone.

When and where was Melba Liston born?

Melba Liston was born 13 January 1926 in Kansas City.

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