About Trump Davidson
Lived 1908 – 1978 (aged 69). Trump Davidson was a Canadian jazz musician and bandleader.
James Douglas "Trump" Davidson (November 26, 1908 - May 2, 1978) was a Canadian jazz bandleader and cornetist.
Davidson formed one of Canada's earliest jazz bands in 1925, under the name The Melody Five. From 1929 to 1936 he played in Luigi Romanelli's orchestra, then led a dance band from 1937 to 1942, which broadcast on NBC and toured in the UK with Ray Noble in 1938–39. He worked in Horace Lapp's orchestra in 1942, then led a dance band in Toronto at the Palace Pier from 1944 until 1962. This group appeared often on CBC radio and recorded several times during the 1960s. He led a big band from 1974 to 1978, also singing with this group.
Don’t just read it —
keep it.
Full-length biographies made to live with: read them, listen on the way to work, watch them tonight.
- E-book
- Audio
- Video
Instant download · yours to keep · every purchase keeps this site free
Important facts
People in Trump Davidson's life
Named in this biography and alive at the same time
Contemporaries
People whose lives overlapped Trump Davidson's
Frequently asked questions
Who was Trump Davidson?
Canadian jazz bandleader and cornetist (1908–1978)
When was Trump Davidson born?
Trump Davidson was born on 26 November 1908 in Greater Sudbury.
When did Trump Davidson die?
Trump Davidson died on 2 May 1978 in Greater Sudbury.
What was Trump Davidson's occupation?
Trump Davidson was a jazz musician and bandleader.
What nationality was Trump Davidson?
Trump Davidson was Canadian.
Sources & further reading
Cite this page
APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Trump Davidson. https://biography.guide/trump-davidson/
MLA: "Trump Davidson." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/trump-davidson/.
Chicago: "Trump Davidson." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/trump-davidson/.
Data last updated: 2026-09-20 · Spot an error? Report a correction.
Page generated 2026-09-27 05:07 UTC