Bill Dillard

William Dillard (July 20, 1911 – January 16, 1995) was an American jazz trumpeter, actor and singer.[1] He was born in Pennsylvania and played in bands led by Jelly Roll Morton, Benny Carter, Luis Russell and Teddy Hill, among others.[1] He also had an acting career on Broadway,[2] including in One Mo' Time.[1]

Discography

With Dizzy Gillespie

• The Complete RCA Victor Recordings (Bluebird, 1937–1949, [1995])

With Earle Warren

• Earle Warren (RCA, 1974)[1]

References

1. Britt, Stan; Rye, Howard; Kernfeld, Barry (2003). "Dillard, Bill [William]". Grove Music Online (8th ed.). Oxford University Press. Retrieved February 1, 2021.
2. Carr, Ian; Digby Fairweather; Brian Priestley (1995). Jazz: The Rough Guide. The Rough Guides. pp. 170–171. ISBN 1-85828-137-7.