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Clyde Reasinger

1927 – 2018

Jazz trumpeter

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Lived 1927 – 2018 (aged 90–91). Clyde Reasinger was an American bandleader, conductor and jazz musician.

Clyde Reasinger (né Clyde Melvin Reasinger; 1927 – March 26, 2018) was an American trumpeter known for his work in big bands and recording studios.

Reasinger was born in Pennsylvania, and began his musical career in the late 1940s. He later led his own big bands in recording studios, live venues, and reading/rehearsal bands.

Recording sessions Reasinger has jazz recording credits exceed 63 sessions with bands and artists that include: Jazz recording sessions

Earle Spencer (1949) Dinah Washington with Ike Carpenter's Orchestra (1951) Stan Kenton (1952, 1967) Shorty Rogers: Shorty Rogers Courts the Count (RCA Victor, 1954) Sam Donahue (1955, 1957, 1958) Tommy Alexander (1956) Billy VerPlanck (1957) Dan Terry (1958) Maynard Ferguson: A Message from Newport (Roulette, 1958) Gil Evans (1958) Johnny Richards (1958, 1959) Boris Lindqvist, with the Bengt Arne Wallin Orchestra (1960) Quincy Jones (1960) Oliver Nelson (1961) Jackie Paris (1962) Henry Jerome and the Brazen Brass (1960) Joe Williams (1964, 1965) Dan Terry (mid 1960s) Ray Starling (1966) The New Glenn Miller Orchestra (1966) Charlie Barnet (1966, 1967) Nancy Wilson (1968) Harry James (1976, 1979)

Pop & rock-n-roll recording sessions

The Monkees (1968)

Selected filmography The Cool Sound, DVD (2004) Recorded 1959 Miles Davis, John Coltrane, Wynton Kelly, Paul Chambers, Jimmy Cobb Gil Evans Orchestra, Ernie Royal, Clyde Reasinger, Louis Mucci, Johnny Coles, Emmett Berry (trumpets); Frank Rehak, Jimmy Cleveland, Bill Elton, Rod Levitt (trombones); Julius Watkins, Bob Northern (French horns); Bill Barber (tuba); Danny Bank (bass clarinet); Romeo Penque, Eddie Caine (woodwinds)

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1927
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Frequently asked questions

Who was Clyde Reasinger?

Jazz trumpeter

When was Clyde Reasinger born?

Clyde Reasinger was born in 1927.

When did Clyde Reasinger die?

Clyde Reasinger died on 26 March 2018.

What was Clyde Reasinger's occupation?

Clyde Reasinger was a bandleader, conductor and jazz musician.

What nationality was Clyde Reasinger?

Clyde Reasinger was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Clyde Reasinger

· Wikidata: Q16090563

· DBpedia: Clyde Reasinger

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