Arthur Whetsol
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| Arthur Whetsol | |
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| Born | 1905 |
| Origin |  , Washington D.C |
| Died | January 5, 1940 |
| Genre(s) | Jazz, Dixieland |
| Instrument(s) | trumpet cornet |
| Associated acts | Duke Ellington |
Arthur Whetsol was an early "sweet" trumpeter for Duke Ellington's Washingtonians. He left the band in 1923 to study medicine. In 1928 he returned to perform on a number of Ellington's most recognizable pieces during Ellington's stint at the Cotton Club, including "Black Beauty", "Black and Tan", and "Mood Indigo". His sound provided a contrast with Bubber Miley, Ellington's other trumpeter during the period.
[edit] External links
Arthur Whetsol at the Internet Movie Database
