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James Miley (Bubber), Trumpet/Cornet

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b. April 03, 1903; d. May 20, 1932

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Aiken, SC

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One of the great trumpeters of the 1920s, Miley was a master with the plunger mute, helping to shape the early Duke Ellington band sound with his wa-wa and other tonal nuances. He was the most prominent voice in Duke's Jungle Band of 1926-28.

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Early Ellington

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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bubber_Miley

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