Juan Tizol
Juan Tizol Martínez (22 January 1900 – 23 April 1984) was a Puerto Rican jazz trombonist and composer. He is best known as a member of Duke Ellington's big band, and for writing the jazz standards "Caravan", "Pyramid", and "Perdido".
Juan Tizol | |
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Tizol in Duke Ellington's orchestra, 1943 | |
| Background information | |
| Born | January 22, 1900 Vega Baja, Puerto Rico |
| Died | April 23, 1984 (aged 84) Inglewood, California, U.S. |
| Genres | Jazz, big band |
| Instrument(s) | Valve trombone |
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