Melba Liston

Melba Liston (1926–1999) was an American trombonist, jazz musician and composer.

Also recorded as Melba Doretta Liston.

Overview

Recorded at birth as Melba Doretta Liston.

Born at Kansas City in 1926, died at Los Angeles in 1999.

In detail

Melba Liston studied at Jefferson High School (Los Angeles).

The field of work recorded is performing arts, arrangement and teaching. Subjects and genres recorded for the work are jazz.

Distinctions recorded are NEA Jazz Masters.

Sources

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“Melba Liston”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading
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Wikidata, structured authority record Q274146: Melba Liston
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