Rayburn Wright (27 August 1922 – 21 March 1990) was an American
trombonist
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, composer, arranger and conductor, and professor of jazz studies and contemporary media at the
Eastman School of Music
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University of Rochester
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New York
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In 1982 Wright produced the book with accompanying audio cassette, ''Inside the Score: a detailed analysis of 8 classic jazz ensemble charts by Sammy Nestico, Thad Jones and Bob Brookmeyer'', published by Kendor Music.
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1922 births
1990 deaths
Eastman School of Music faculty
American trombonists
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