Rusty Dedrick
Encyclopedia
Lyle "Rusty" Dedrick was an American
swing and bop
jazz
trumpeter and composer born in Delevan, New York
, probably better known for his work with Bill Borden, Dick Stabile
, Red Norvo
, Ray McKinley
or Claude Thornhill
, among others.
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
swing and bop
Bebop
Bebop differed drastically from the straightforward compositions of the swing era, and was instead characterized by fast tempos, asymmetrical phrasing, intricate melodies, and rhythm sections that expanded on their role as tempo-keepers...
jazz
Jazz
Jazz is a musical style that originated at the beginning of the 20th century in African American communities in the Southern United States. It was born out of a mix of African and European music traditions. From its early development until the present, jazz has incorporated music from 19th and 20th...
trumpeter and composer born in Delevan, New York
Delevan, New York
Delevan is a village in Cattaraugus County, New York, United States. The population was 1,089 at the 2000 census.The Village of Delevan lies inside the Town of Yorkshire- History :The first lot was cleared around 1821...
, probably better known for his work with Bill Borden, Dick Stabile
Dick Stabile
Dick Stabile was an American jazz saxophonist and bandleader.-Biography:Stabile got his start playing in theater ensembles on Broadway in the 1950s. He joined Ben Bernie's orchestra in 1928, where he remained for several years...
, Red Norvo
Red Norvo
Red Norvo was one of jazz's early vibraphonists, known as "Mr. Swing". He helped establish the xylophone, marimba and later the vibraphone as viable jazz instruments...
, Ray McKinley
Ray McKinley
Ray McKinley was an American jazz drummer, singer, and bandleader.McKinley got his start working with local bands in the Dallas–Fort Worth area, before joining Smith Ballew in 1929, when he met Glenn Miller. The two formed a friendship which lasted from 1929 until Miller's death in 1944....
or Claude Thornhill
Claude Thornhill
Claude Thornhill was an American pianist, arranger, composer, and bandleader...
, among others.