George Brunies

George Clarence Brunies (February 6, 1902 – November 19, 1974), a.k.a. Georg Brunis, was an American jazz trombonist, who was part of the dixieland revival. He was known as "The King of the Tailgate Trombone".

George Brunies
George Brunis and Tony Parenti, Jimmy Ryan's (Club), New York, c. August 1946, image: Gottlieb
Background information
Birth nameGeorge Clarence Brunies
Also known asGeorg Brunis
Born(1902-02-06)February 6, 1902
New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S.
DiedNovember 19, 1974(1974-11-19) (aged 72)
Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
GenresJazz, dixieland
Occupation(s)Musician
Instrument(s)Trombone
Years active1920–1960
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