Larry Clinton

Larry Clinton
Background information
BornAugust 17, 1909
DiedMay 2, 1985 (aged 75)
GenresJazz, big band
OccupationsBandleader, composer, jazz musician
InstrumentsTrombone, trumpet
Years active1930-1961
LabelRCA Victor
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Larry Clinton (August 17, 1909 – May 2, 1985) was an American musician, best known as a trumpeter who became a prominent American bandleader and arranger.

His jazz and pop standards were "The Dipsy Doodle" (1937), "My Reverie" (1938), and "Heart and Soul" (1938). He also composed "Satan Takes a Holiday", "Midnight in the Madhouse", and "Calypso Melody".