Tricky Sam Nanton

American musician (1904–1946)

Born: 1 February 1904
New York City
Died: 20 July 1946
San Francisco
Country: United States

Biography

Tricky Sam Nanton was a jazz musician who played trombone. Tricky Sam Nanton was born on 1 February 1904 in New York City and died on 20 July 1946 in San Francisco. The music is usually filed under jazz.

Joe "Tricky Sam" Nanton (February 1, 1904 – July 20, 1946) was an American trombonist with the Duke Ellington Orchestra. A pioneer of the plunger mute, Nanton is notable for his use of the distinctive wah-wah effect.

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Also plays on

Albums where Tricky Sam Nanton is credited as a sideman

1989	Braggin' in Brass: The Immortal 1938 Year — Duke Ellington	trombone
2001	Caravan — Duke Ellington	trombone
2005	Rockin' in Rhythm — Duke Ellington	trombone
2023	Ellington In Order, Volume 4 (1932) — Duke Ellington	trombone

Historic 78 rpm records

THEM THERE EYES DUKE ELLINGTON and His ORCH. · Arthur Whetsel, Cootie Williams… archive.org ↗
HOT & BOTHERED NO. 1 Duke Ellington & His Orch. · Arthur Whetsel · Cootie Williams ·… archive.org ↗
HOT & BOTHERED NO. 1 DUKE ELLINGTON & HIS ORCH. · Arthur Whetsel · Cootie Williams ·… archive.org ↗
OKLAHOMA STOMP DUKE ELLINGTON & HIS ORCH. · Cootie Williams · Freddy Jenkins ·… archive.org ↗