License details: Wikimedia Commons

Bio

Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Buck_Clayton

*1911-11-12, † 1991-12-08

Abstract

Wilbur Dorsey "Buck" Clayton (November 12, 1911 – December 8, 1991) was an American jazz trumpeter who was a member of Count Basie's orchestra. His principal influence was Louis Armstrong, first hearing the record "Confessin' That I Love You" as he passed by a shop window.

Artist Relationships:

Further links: