Bill Dillard

William Dillard (July 20, 1911 – January 16, 1995) was an American jazz trumpeter, actor, and singer.

Background

Dillard was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and played in bands led by Jelly Roll Morton, Benny Carter, Luis Russell and Teddy Hill, among others. He also had an acting career on Broadway, including in One Mo' Time.

Discography

With Dizzy Gillespie

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

With Earle Warren

• Earle Warren (RCA, 1974)

Filmography

Film

Television

References

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