About Rusty Dedrick
Lived 1918 – 2009 (aged 91). Rusty Dedrick was an American trumpeter, jazz musician, composer, music arranger and musician.
Lyle "Rusty" Dedrick (12 July 1918 – 25 December 2009) was an American swing and bebop jazz trumpeter and composer born in Delevan, New York, probably better known for his work with Bill Borden, Dick Stabile, Red Norvo, Ray McKinley and Claude Thornhill, among others.
In 1971, Dedrick joined the faculty of the Manhattan School of Music, later becoming director of jazz studies.
He was the uncle of the members of the sunshine pop group The Free Design.
Discography As leader/co-leader Counterpoint for Six Valves (Riverside, 1955–56) - with Don Elliott Salute to Bunny (Counterpoint, 1957) Twelve Isham Jones Evergreens (Monmouth, 1964)
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Who was Rusty Dedrick?
American musician (1918–2009)
When was Rusty Dedrick born?
Rusty Dedrick was born on 12 July 1918 in New York.
When did Rusty Dedrick die?
Rusty Dedrick died on 25 December 2009 in New York.
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Rusty Dedrick was a trumpeter, jazz musician, composer, music arranger and musician.
What nationality was Rusty Dedrick?
Rusty Dedrick was American.
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