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Roy Eldridge
Roy Eldridge is best known for Das Sonntagskonzert. Roy Eldridge was born on January 30, 1911. Roy Eldridge died on February 26, 1989 at the age of 78.
- Born
- January 30, 1911
- Place of birth
- Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S.
- Died
- February 26, 1989 (78 years old)
Biography
David Roy Eldridge (January 30, 1911 – February 26, 1989), nicknamed "Little Jazz", was an American jazz trumpeter. His sophisticated use of harmony, including the use of tritone substitutions, his virtuosic solos exhibiting a departure from the dominant style of jazz trumpet innovator Louis Armstrong, and his strong impact on Dizzy Gillespie mark him as one of the most influential musicians of the swing era and a precursor of bebop.
Known for
Filmography
- 1969Das SonntagskonzertSelf
Frequently asked questions
What movies and shows has Roy Eldridge been in?
Roy Eldridge is best known for Das Sonntagskonzert.
When was Roy Eldridge born?
Roy Eldridge was born on January 30, 1911. (Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S.)
How old is Roy Eldridge?
Roy Eldridge died on February 26, 1989 at the age of 78.
Updated: October 29, 2026 ·