Cat Anderson
William Alonzo "Cat" Anderson (September 12, 1916 – April 29, 1981) was an American jazz trumpeter known for his long period as a member of Duke Ellington's orchestra and for his wide range, especially his ability to play in the altissimo register.
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | William Alonzo Anderson |
| Also known as | Cat Anderson |
| Born | September 12, 1916 Greenville, South Carolina, U.S. |
| Died | April 29, 1981 (aged 64) Norwalk, California, U.S. |
| Genres | Jazz |
| Occupation(s) | Musician |
| Instrument(s) | Trumpet |
| Years active | 1930s–1970s |
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