Tricky Sam Nanton

Tricky Sam Nanton
Nanton performing in 1943
Background information
Birth nameJoseph Irish Nanton
Born(1904-02-01)February 1, 1904
New York City, NY, U.S.
DiedJuly 20, 1946(1946-07-20) (aged 42)
San Francisco, CA, U.S.
GenresJazz, swing
OccupationMusician
InstrumentTrombone
Formerly ofDuke Ellington Orchestra

Joe "Tricky Sam" Nanton (February 1, 1904 – July 20, 1946) was an American trombonist with the Duke Ellington Orchestra. A pioneer of the plunger mute, Nanton is notable for his use of the distinctive wah-wah effect.

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