About Johnny Austin
Lived 1910 – 1983 (aged 72). Johnny Austin was an American jazz musician.
Johnny Austin (December 23, 1910 – February 14, 1983) was an American jazz trumpeter from Vineland, New Jersey.
Career Austin played trumpet with the Glenn Miller Orchestra, parting ways with that band in 1939. He formed the Johnny Austin Orchestra in 1947. Austin's playing can be heard on recordings of Jan Savitt.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Johnny Austin?
American musician
When was Johnny Austin born?
Johnny Austin was born on 23 December 1910 in Vineland, New Jersey.
When did Johnny Austin die?
Johnny Austin died on 14 February 1983.
What was Johnny Austin's occupation?
Johnny Austin was a jazz musician.
What nationality was Johnny Austin?
Johnny Austin was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Johnny Austin. https://biography.guide/johnny-austin/
MLA: "Johnny Austin." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/johnny-austin/.
Chicago: "Johnny Austin." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/johnny-austin/.
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