Buck Clayton

Buck Clayton (1911–1991) was an American writer, jazz trumpeter and composer.

Also recorded as Wilbur Dorsey Clayton; Wilbur Clayton.

Overview

Recorded at birth as Wilbur Dorsey Clayton.

Also worked under the name Buck Clayton.

Born at Parsons in 1911, died at New York City in 1991.

In detail

the recorded working language is English.

Subjects and genres recorded for the work are jazz.

Employment is recorded with Hunter College.

Distinctions recorded are NEA Jazz Masters.

Sources

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reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikipedia
“Buck Clayton”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading
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reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikidata
Wikidata, structured authority record Q999321: Buck Clayton
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