Ray Nance

Ray Nance
Background information
Born
Ray Willis Nance

(1913-12-10)December 10, 1913
DiedJanuary 28, 1976(1976-01-28) (aged 62)
GenresJazz
OccupationMusician
InstrumentsTrumpet, violin, vocals
Formerly ofDuke Ellington

Ray Willis Nance (December 10, 1913 – January 28, 1976) was an American jazz trumpeter, violinist and singer. He is best remembered for his long association with Duke Ellington and his orchestra.