Bill Hughes (musician)
Bill Hughes | |
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| Birth name | William Henry Hughes |
| Born | March 28, 1930 Dallas, Texas |
| Origin | Washington, D.C., USA |
| Died | January 14, 2018 (aged 87) |
| Genres | Jazz, swing, big band |
| Occupation(s) | Musician, bandleader |
| Instrument | Trombone |
| Years active | 1946–2010 |
| Formerly of | The Count Basie Orchestra |
William Henry Hughes (March 28, 1930 – January 14, 2018) was an American jazz trombonist and bandleader. He spent most of his career with the Count Basie Orchestra and was the director of that ensemble until September 2010.