Tyree Glenn, born William Tyree Glenn (November 23, 1912, Corsicana,

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, United States, – May 18, 1974,

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), was an American trombone and vibraphone player.

Biography

Tyree played trombone and vibraphone with local Texas bands before moving in the early 1930s to Washington, D.C., where he performed with several prominent bands of the swing era. He played with Bob Young (1930), and then he joined Tommy Myles's band (1934–36). After he left Myles, he moved to the West Coast, playing with groups headed by Charlie Echols (1936). Further, he played with Eddie Barefield (1936), Eddie Mallory's band (1937) and

Benny Carter Bennett Lester Carter (August 8, 1907 – July 12, 2003) was an American jazz saxophonist, clarinetist, trumpeter, composer, arranger, and bandleader. With Johnny Hodges, he was a pioneer on the alto saxophone. From the beginning of his career ...

(1937) and played with

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from 1939 to 1946. He toured Europe with Don Redman's big band (1946). From 1947 to 1951, he played with

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as a wah-wah trombonist in the style originating with Tricky Sam Nanton and Ellington's only vibraphonist, being well-featured on the '' Liberian Suite''. After, he played also with Howard Biggs's Orchestra. During the 1950s, Glenn did studio work, led his quartet at the Embers, did some television, radio and acting work, and freelanced in swing and Dixieland settings. In 1953, he joined Jack Sterling's New York daily radio show, with which he remained until 1963. During 1965–68, he toured the world with

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's All-Stars and played until Armstrong died in 1971. Later, Glenn led his own group during his last few years. He was also a studio musician and actor. He wrote "Sultry Serenade", which was recorded by

and Erroll Garner. With a lyric added by Allan Roberts, this song became known as "How Could You Do a Thing Like That to Me?" and was recorded by

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. Glenn lived in

, where he died of cancer at the age of 61. He was survived by two sons, Tyree Jr., and Roger, both musicians.

Discography

*1957: ''At the Embers'' *1958: ''Tyree Glenn at the Roundtable'' *1958: ''Tyree Glenn's at the London House'' *1959: ''Try A Little Tenderness – Tyree Glenn with Strings'' *1960: ''Let’s Have a Ball – The Tyree Glenn Quintet'' *1961: ''At the London House in Chicago'' *1962: ''Trombone Artistry'' With Louis Bellson and Gene Krupa *''

The Mighty Two Track listing #"Rent Man / Resident Area" - Black Uhuru / Jah Grundy – 7:18 #"Heavy Manners" - Prince Far-I – 3:16 #"Rockers" - Glen Washington – 2:34 #"Rockers Dub" - Joe Gibbs and The Professionals – 2:45 #"Navel String" - Dennis W ...

'' (Roulette, 1963) ;With

Buck Clayton Wilbur Dorsey "Buck" Clayton (November 12, 1911 – December 8, 1991) was an American jazz trumpeter who was a member of Count Basie's orchestra. His principal influence was Louis Armstrong, first hearing the record " Confessin' that I Love You" ...

*'' All the Cats Join In'' (Columbia 1956) With Jack Sterling Quintet *''Cocktail Swing'' (

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- Columbia, 1959) With Clark Terry *'' Duke with a Difference'' (Riverside, 1957)

Awards

Independent Music Awards 2013: ''Satchmo at the National Press Club: Red Beans and Rice-ly Yours'' - Best Reissue Album"12th Annual Independent Music Awards Winners Announced!"
Independent Music Awards, June 11, 2013. Retrieved September 4, 2013.

References

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