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American jazz trombonist
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Male
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Birth:
27 August 1930(New Orleans, Orleans Parish, Louisiana, USA)
Death:
22 September 1975(New Orleans, Orleans Parish, Louisiana, USA)
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The details
Biography
Introduction
Jack Michael Delaney (August 27, 1930 – September 22, 1975) was an American jazz trombonist, active principally in the New Orleans jazz scene.
Early life and education
Delaney was born in New Orleans and attended Southeastern Louisiana College.
Career
Delaney played professionally with Johnny Reininger from 1949 to 1951. For much of the 1950s he worked with Sharkey Bonano and Tony Almerico in various settings, and also played as a sideman for Raymond Burke, Ken Colyer, Pete Fountain, Monk Hazel, Leon Kellner, and Lizzie Miles. He also led his own bands, which included Alvin Alcorn, Lee Collins, and Rollie Culver.