About Herman Autrey
Lived 1904 – 1980 (aged 75). Herman Autrey was an American jazz musician.
Herman Autrey (December 4, 1904 – June 14, 1980) was an American jazz trumpeter.
Career Autrey was born into a musical family in Evergreen, Alabama, United States.
Discography Buster Bailey, All About Memphis (Felsted, 1958) Bud Freeman, All Star Swing Sessions (Prestige, 2003) Saints & Sinners, The Saints and Sinners (77 Records, 1964) Fats Waller, The Joint Is Jumpin (Bluebird, 1987) George Wettling, George Wettling and His Windy City Seven (Stere-o-craft, 1958)
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Who was Herman Autrey?
American jazz musician (1904–1980)
When was Herman Autrey born?
Herman Autrey was born on 4 December 1904 in Evergreen.
When did Herman Autrey die?
Herman Autrey died on 14 June 1980 in New York City.
What was Herman Autrey's occupation?
Herman Autrey was a jazz musician.
What nationality was Herman Autrey?
Herman Autrey was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Herman Autrey. https://biography.guide/herman-autrey/
MLA: "Herman Autrey." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/herman-autrey/.
Chicago: "Herman Autrey." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/herman-autrey/.
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