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Roy Eldridge was an American trumpeter. Born on 30 January 1911 in Pittsburgh, Eldridge died on 26 February 1989 in Valley Stream at the age of 78.
Honours include NEA Jazz Masters.
With a Wikipedia article in 34 languages, Roy Eldridge is No. 36,923 in the People and Position Index.
- Born
- 30 January 1911, Pittsburgh
- Died
- 26 February 1989, Valley Stream (aged 78)
- Country
- United States
- Known as
- Singer, conductor, trumpeter
- Field
- Music
- Plays
- Trumpet, voice
- Genres
- Jazz, swing
- Labels
- Decca
- Languages
- English
- Wikipedia editions
- 34
Did you know
78
Lived to 78.
30 Jan
Shares a birthday with Franklin Delano Roosevelt and Felipe VI of Spain.
122
One of 122 people in the Index born in Pittsburgh, with Andy Warhol.
34
Has a Wikipedia article in 34 languages.
Computed from the Index and Wikidata.
Connections
Roy Eldridge
- SiblingJoe Eldridge
Honours and works
Awards
- NEA Jazz Masters
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