Ewell Goldyn Rhambo, known as Bo Rhambo, (September 21, 1923 – November 24, 1988) was an American

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er and tenor saxophonist who was born in

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and died in

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. Originally a trumpeter, he organized his band playing local dances and parties. He then went on to play tenor saxophone. In 1952, he played with Joe Houston, then in 1953 recorded with Joe Liggins. In the 1950s, he led a trio with the pianist-organist Teddy Woods and drummer Bobby Pittman, recording for Cash Records then for Imperial in 1959-60. Rhambo performed at the famed twelfth Cavalcade of Jazz held at

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in Los Angeles which was produced by Leon Hefflin, Sr. on September 2, 1956. Also performing that day were

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, The Mel Williams Dots, Julie Stevens,

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, Chuck Higgin's Orchestra, Willie Hayden & Five Black Birds, The Premiers,

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and His 20-Pc. Recording Orchestra and Jerry Gray and his Orchestra. He came back to perform at the final fourteenth Cavalcade of Jazz which was held at the

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on August 3, 1958. Also performing that same day were

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with The Cookies and Ann Fisher,

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and his Band, Little Willie John,

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, The Clark Kids and Sammy Davis Jr. who was there to crown the queen. In 1978, he played on a Joe Houston recording session (''Kicking Back'' on Big Town 1004).

Discography

*''Diane'' (Imperial) Billboard Magazine review, March 9, 1957 (on Google Books)
/ref> *''Enchanted Melodies'' (Imperial) *''Tender Moments'' (Imperial)

Sources

* The Aladdin/Imperial Labels: A Discography (Michel Ruppli, 1991)

References

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