Roy Eldridge
- January 10, 2024
- Trumpet Player
Quick Facts
| Full Name | Roy Eldridge |
| Occupation | Trumpet Player |
| Date Of Birth | Jan 30, 1911(1911-01-30) |
| Age | 113 |
| Date Of Death | 1989-02-26 |
| Birthplace | Pittsburgh |
| Country | United States |
| Birth City | Pennsylvania |
| Horoscope | Capricorn |
Roy Eldridge Biography
| Name | Roy Eldridge |
| Birthday | Jan 30 |
| Birth Year | 1911 |
| Place Of Birth | Pittsburgh |
| Home Town | Pennsylvania |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birth Sign | Capricorn |
Roy Eldridge is one of the most popular and richest Trumpet Player who was born on January 30, 1911 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States. Influential swing musician, known for his distinctive style and tritone substitutions.
Eldridge was part of a band that was founded and managed by Artie SHAW in
- He then left to start his own big band.
He was married to Viola, who died three weeks before Eldridge.
Roy Eldridge Net Worth
| Net Worth | $5 Million |
| Source Of Income | Trumpet Player |
| House | Living in own house. |
Roy Eldridge is one of the richest Trumpet Player from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Roy Eldridge 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)
After learning to play the trumpet, drums and piano, he played in many touring groups throughout the Midwest.
Gene Krupa’s Orchestra invited him to join them in 1941. He was one of the first black musicians ever to be a permanent member.
Height, Weight & Body Measurements
| Height | 5 ft 3 in |
Roy Eldridge height 5 ft 3 in Roy weight Not Known & body measurements will update soon.
Who is Roy Eldridge Dating?
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Facts & Trivia
Roy Ranked on the list of most popular Trumpet Player. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Roy Eldridge celebrates birthday on January 30 of every year.
What was Roy Eldridge known for?
Also known as “Little Jazz,” Roy Eldridge was a fiery, energetic trumpeter , the bridge between the towering trumpet stylists Louis Armstrong and Dizzy Gillespie. Some of the great rhythmic drive of Eldridge’s later trumpet exploits could be traced to his beginnings on the drums, which he began playing at age six.
Who was Roy Eldridge main influence?
His style was influenced by that of saxophonist Coleman Hawkins. By the time he was playing with Hill at the Savoy Ballroom in New York City’s Harlem, in 1935, Eldridge was developing into an improviser of magnificent power and invention.
Who was the band leader who hired Roy Eldridge?
In April 1941, after receiving many offers from white swing bands, Eldridge joined Gene Krupa ‘s Orchestra, and was successfully featured with rookie singer Anita O’Day. In accepting this position, Eldridge became one of the first black musicians to become a permanent member of a white big band.
Who was the trumpet player that changed the way Duke's band played?
Cootie Williams
Genres| Jazz jump blues R&B
Occupation(s)| Musician
Instruments| Trumpet
Years active| 1925–1975
How was bebop formed?
Bebop pioneers: In the early 1940s, an innovative group of jazz musicians set out to create a new, more challenging style of jazz. The essence of bebop was born during late-night jam sessions with the Earl Hines Orchestra at Milton’s Playhouse in Harlem, New York.