Jimmy Cleveland
James Milton Cleveland (May 3, 1926 – August 23, 2008) was an American jazz trombonist born in Wartrace, Tennessee.
Jimmy Cleveland | |
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | James Milton Cleveland |
| Born | May 3, 1926 Wartrace, Tennessee, U.S. |
| Died | August 23, 2008 (aged 82) Lynwood, California |
| Genres | Jazz |
| Occupation(s) | Musician |
| Instrument(s) | Trombone |
| Years active | 1951–2008 |
| Labels | EmArcy, Verve |
| Spouse(s) | Janet Thurlow |
Cleveland was signed by EmArcy Records in 1955. Cleveland was married to jazz vocalist Janet Thurlow. He died on August 23, 2008, in Lynwood, California, at the age of 82. He was buried beside his wife at Riverside National Cemetery.
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