Clyde Hurley

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Clyde Hurley was a trumpeter during the big band era. He was born on September 3, 1916 in Fort Worth, Texas. Scott Yanow describes Hurley as "a(n excellent) trumpeter with a fat tone and a hard-driving style." He died on August 15, 1963 in Fort Worth.

Self taught, he learned to play the trumpet by playing along with Louis Armstrong records. He began his career working with territory bands. In 1937, Hurley joined Ben Pollack’s band. After a while with Pollack, Hurley became a studio musician in Los Angeles. Hurley was playing with Paul Whiteman at the Glen Island Casino in New York when he was asked to join Glenn Miller's band. He signed with Miller in 1938.

During the time he was with Miller, Hurley was one of the key soloists. He appeared on the bands studio recordings and live performances in such venues as Carnegie Hall. Hurley played the trumpet solo on Glenn Miller’s "In The Mood" and "Tuxedo Junction." Hurley left Miller in 1940 to work with Tommy Dorsey and then joined Artie Shaw in 1941.

After his stint with Shaw, he did freelance work for the movie studios. He worked for MGM from 1944 to 1949 and for NBC from 1950 to 1955. During the late 1950s, Hurley played in Dixieland groups, recording with Matty Matlock’s Rampart Street Paraders. In 1954, he recorded live with Ralph Sutton and Edmond Hall at the Club Hangover. His studio work in the 50's included sessions with Paul Weston. He played solo on "Memories of You" on Weston's "Solo Flight" album.

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