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Tyree Glenn
11.23.12-5.18.74
trombone, vibes, vocals: big band


Tyree played with several bands, including Eddie Mallory's band, until 1939 (he was hurt in a tour bus crash). He recovered quickly and later that year he played with both Cab Calloway and Benny Carter. Later in his career he played brief stints with Duke Ellington and Louis Armstrong. He also was a studio musician and a part time actor.
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