Min Leibrook

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Min Leibrook (January 18, 1903 - June 8, 1943) was an American jazz tubist and bassist.

Leibrook began as a cornetist before switching to tuba and bass. In the 1920s he played in the Ten Foot Band in Chicago and with Arnold Johnson. He also played in The Wolverines later in the decade, and subbed in for Adrian Rollini on recordings. Alongside Bix Beiderbecke (also a Wolverines alumnus, though they did not play together in the ensemble), he recorded under Frankie Trumbauer.

In 1927 he moved to New York City, where he played in the Paul Whiteman Orchestra until 1931. He worked later in the 1930s with Lennie Hayton and Eddie Duchin, and played in The Three T's in 1936 with Trumbauer, Jack Teagarden, and Charlie Teagarden.

Late in his life he moved to Los Angeles and worked as a bassist in the studios. He never recorded as a leader.

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• Scott Yanow, Min Leibrook at All Music Guide