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Pianist. Donald Tecumseh Carson born December 4, 1929 in Washington, D.C.; died February 13, 2000 in Cedar Park, Texas.
In 1949 was a member of a David Jackson quintet that also included Benny Golson and Eddie Jones. Played intermission piano at the Showboat Lounge in 1957 and again in 1961.
Continue ReadingDrummer. George Henderson Brown born September 6, 1919 in Washington, D.C.; died August 19, 1999 in Washington, D.C.
Played with Louis Armstrong in late 1940s. Worked regularly with pianist John Eaton.
Alto saxophonist, arranger, and educator. Richard Andrew Henderson born April 25, 1928 in Washington, D.C.; died May 21, 2004 in Washington, D.C.
Henderson attended Armstrong High School and was graduated in 1946. After serving as a sergeant in the U.S. Army during the Korean War, he joined the Duke Ellington band in 1953.
Continue ReadingPianist, educator, radio and television presenter. William Edward Taylor, Jr. born July 24, 1921 in Greenville, N.C.; died December 28, 2010 in New York City.
Attended Dunbar High School and studied music at Virginia State College. Moved to New York City in 1943.
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