Tyree Glenn, born William Tyree Glenn (November 23, 1912,

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, United States, – May 18, 1974,

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), was an American trombone and vibraphone player.

Biography

Tyree played trombone and vibraphone with local Texas bands before moving in the early 1930s to Washington, D.C., where he performed with several prominent bands of the

swing era The swing era (also frequently referred to as the big band era) was the period (1933–1947) when big band swing music was the most popular music in the United States. Though this was its most popular period, the music had actually been aroun ...

. He played with Bob Young (1930), and then he joined Tommy Myles's band (1934–36). After he left Myles, he moved to the

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, playing with groups headed by

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(1936). Further, he played with

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(1936),

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's band (1937) and

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(1937) and played with

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from 1939 to 1946. He toured Europe with

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's big band (1946). From 1947 to 1951, he played with

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as a wah-wah trombonist in the style originating with

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and Ellington's only vibraphonist, being well-featured on the '' Liberian Suite''. After, he played also with

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's Orchestra. During the 1950s, Glenn did studio work, led his quartet at the Embers, did some television, radio and acting work, and freelanced in swing and Dixieland settings. In 1953, he joined Jack Sterling's New York daily radio show, with which he remained until 1963. During 1965–68, he toured the world with

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's All-Stars and played until Armstrong died in 1971. Later, Glenn led his own group during his last few years. He was also a studio musician and actor. He wrote "Sultry Serenade", which was recorded by

and

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. With a lyric added by Allan Roberts, this song became known as "How Could You Do a Thing Like That to Me?" and was recorded by

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. Glenn lived in

, where he died of cancer at the age of 61. He was survived by two sons, Tyree Jr., and Roger, both musicians.

Discography

*1957: ''At the Embers'' *1958: ''Tyree Glenn at the Roundtable'' *1958: ''Tyree Glenn's at the London House'' *1959: ''Try A Little Tenderness – Tyree Glenn with Strings'' *1960: ''Let’s Have a Ball – The Tyree Glenn Quintet'' *1961: ''At the London House in Chicago'' *1962: ''Trombone Artistry'' With

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and

Gene Krupa Eugene Bertram Krupa (January 15, 1909 – October 16, 1973), known as Gene Krupa, was an American jazz drummer, bandleader and composer who performed with energy and showmanship. His drum solo on Benny Goodman's 1937 recording of "Sing, Sing, S ...

*'' The Mighty Two'' (Roulette, 1963) ;With

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*''

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'' (Columbia 1956) With Jack Sterling Quintet *''Cocktail Swing'' (

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- Columbia, 1959) With

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*'' Duke with a Difference'' (Riverside, 1957)

Awards

Independent Music Awards 2013: ''Satchmo at the National Press Club: Red Beans and Rice-ly Yours'' - Best Reissue Album"12th Annual Independent Music Awards Winners Announced!"
Independent Music Awards, June 11, 2013. Retrieved September 4, 2013.

References

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