Ray Nance

Ray Willis Nance (December 10, 1913 Chicago - January 28 1976 in New York City ) was a jazz trumpeter, violinist and singer.

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December 10 - 1913 - Chicago - January 28 - 1976 - New York City - Jazz - Trumpeter - Violinist

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Nance is best known for his long association with Duke Ellington through most of the 1940's and '50's, afterhe was hired to replace Cootie Williams. Nance was the only violin soloist ever featured in Ellington's orchestra.

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Duke Ellington - Cootie Williams

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Nance made a few recordings as a bandleader, and also recorded or performed with Earl Hines, Rosemary Clooney and others.

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Earl Hines - Rosemary Clooney

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