About George Hunt
Lived 1906 – 1946 (aged 39–40). George Hunt was an American jazz musician.
George Hunt (c. 1906 – c. 1946) was an American jazz trombonist with the Count Basie Orchestra in the late-1930s.
Career Born in Chicago, Hunt's career began in Bennie Moten's band in 1932. After Moten's death in 1935 he joined the Count Basie Orchestra, traveling to perform in New York City with them in 1936. He left the Basie band the following year, and joined Fletcher Henderson before leaving in 1938. He returned to Chicago, and later that year performed in the Earl Hines band. He also played with Artie Starck and Erskine Tate.
Personal life Hunt committed suicide in Chicago in about 1946.
Discography
With Count Basie The Original American Decca Recordings (GRP, 1992)
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Frequently asked questions
Who was George Hunt?
American jazz trombonist (1906–1946)
When was George Hunt born?
George Hunt was born in 1906 in Chicago, Illinois.
When did George Hunt die?
George Hunt died in 1946 in Chicago, Illinois.
What was George Hunt's occupation?
George Hunt was a jazz musician.
What nationality was George Hunt?
George Hunt was American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: George Hunt (trombonist)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). George Hunt. https://biography.guide/george-hunt-jazz-musician/
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