John Hubbard Beecher

John Hubbard Beecher, also known as Little John Beecher (February 8, 1927 – August 6, 1987) was an American bandleader, jazz trumpeter and valve trombonist, and a singer of novelty songs. His band, Little John Beecher and his Orchestra, was active throughout the 1950s, and was booked by National Orchestra Service of Omaha, Nebraska. in 1946 and served as bandleader until 1976. Having played trumpet with the Cavaliers since 1973, Beecher became its second bandleader in the spring of 1976. The band was based in Columbus, Georgia.

Former members of Beecher's Orchestra 1959–1960: Travis Wayne Jenkins, tenor sax (May 23, 1939 Hockley County, Texas – January 11, 2004 Bangkok, Thailand)