born trumpeter in 1911 and died in 1989, David (Little Jazz) Eldridge is one of the most important soloists of jazz history. Technical or fantastic, very inventive, with much fire and very emotional, is the bridge between Louis Armstrong and Dizzy Gillespie, Louis learned from and influenced significantly to Dizzy.
Eldridge began playing drums and then received his first trumpet lessons from his older brother Joe. In the beginning was riding with Horace Henderson's Dixie Stompers (1928), then worked with Cecil Scott, Charlie Johnson (1929-1930), Teddy Hill (1933), Mc Kinney's Cotton Pickers in 1934 required it, and in 1935 received the push to act with Fletcher Henderson. His performance
lasted until 1937. With the band were his successes horn solo (Christopher Columbus, Blue Lou, Stealin Apples). Was the catalyst for some of the best recordings made by small groups: Gene Krupa, Benny Goodman, Teddy Wilson and Billie Holiday accompanying; simultaneously had a set in the "Three Deuces" of Chicago, which also wore his brother Joe alto sax. Joe was also a great violinsta. With the band toured the U.S. in mid-1938.
music momentarily to study radio engineering, but soon returned to music and recorded with Chu Berry for the Commodore label, and in January the following year carried the New York dance hall 'Arcadia', the best band that has had the location. He was fully and as many trumpeters followed their path, including Gillespie, Roy's ballads were warm and emotional, this is what caught the young trumpeter.
At 40, Gene Krupa calls for his band, their success is huge also as the vocalist, Anita O'Day, who also started the band, Let Me Off Uptown, Little Jazz, Rockin Chair and After You ' Gone were seen some success. Artie Shaw
required in 1944-1945, then Roy is a great band and recorded for Decca.
In 49 returns with Krupa. In 50 signing with Norman Granz, for their training, "Jazz at the Philharmonic" and begin touring around the world.
Throughout his career he recorded with top jazz musicians: Ben Webster, Lester Young, Dizzy Gillespie, Buddie Tate, Count Basie, Johnny Hodges, Oscar Peterson , and many other high level.
visited Argentina twice. In May 1960, accompanying Ella Fitzgerald, and in July 1961 with Coleman Hawkins, Tommy Flanagan, Jo Jones, among others.
was an exceptional musician and a operator, well respected and loved by all musicians.
promotional clip 1961 in which Eldridge Roy accompanied Coleman Hawkins on tenor sax, Johnny Guarnieri on piano, Barry Gailbraith guitar, Milt Hinton on bass and Cozy Cole on drums great run "Sunday."
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