Billy May

Billy May (1916–2004) was an American trumpeter, composer and bandleader.

Overview

Recorded at birth as Edward William May Jr.

Also worked under the name Billy May.

Born at Pittsburgh in 1916, died at San Juan Capistrano in 2004.

In detail

Subjects and genres recorded for the work are jazz, big band music, easy listening and vocal music.

Membership is recorded of Billy May and His Orchestra, Billy May's Rico Mambo Orchestra and The Out-Islanders.

Distinctions recorded are Grammy Award for Best Arrangement.

Sources

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikipedia

    “Billy May”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikidata

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q713273: Billy May

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