About Peanuts Holland
Lived 1910 – 1979 (aged 68). Peanuts Holland was an American trumpeter, jazz musician, musician and jazz singer.
Herbert Lee "Peanuts" Holland (February 9, 1910 – February 7, 1979) was an American jazz trumpeter best known for his contributions in swing jazz.
Early life Born in Norfolk, Virginia, Holland learned to play trumpet at the Jenkins Orphanage.
Personal life Holland was the younger brother of classical tenor singer Charles Holland. Holland died in Stockholm.
Discography As sideman (alphabetical order) Charlie Barnet, Hop on the Skyliner (Decca, 1955) Charlie Barnet, On the Air (Sandy Hook, 1983) Charlie Barnet, Drop Me Off in Harlem (GRP, 1992) Don Byas, Don Byas in Paris (Prestige, 1968) Buck Clayton, Club Session (Le Club Francaise, 1955) Guy Lafitte, Blue and Sentimental (Le Club Francaise, 1955) Mezz Mezzrow, A La Schola Cantorum (Ducretet-Thomson, 1956) Bud Powell, Parisian Thoroughfares (Pablo, 2003) Don Redman, For Europeans Only (SteepleChase, 1983) Stuff Smith, Hot Jazz Violin 1930–1940 (Jazz Legends, 2005) Kay Starr, For Real (Proper, 2003)
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Who was Peanuts Holland?
American musician (1910-1979)
When was Peanuts Holland born?
Peanuts Holland was born on 9 February 1910 in Norfolk.
When did Peanuts Holland die?
Peanuts Holland died on 7 February 1979 in Stockholm.
What was Peanuts Holland's occupation?
Peanuts Holland was a trumpeter, jazz musician, musician and jazz singer.
What nationality was Peanuts Holland?
Peanuts Holland was American.
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