Johnny Austin
American musician (1910–1983)
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Johnny Austin (December 23, 1910 – February 14, 1983)[1] was an American jazz trumpeter from Vineland, New Jersey.
Born
December 23, 1910
John A. Augustine
December 23, 1910
Vineland, New Jersey, U.S.
DiedFebruary 14, 1983 (aged 72)
GenresJazz
InstrumentsTrumpet
Johnny Austin | |
|---|---|
| Born | John A. Augustine December 23, 1910 Vineland, New Jersey, U.S. |
| Died | February 14, 1983 (aged 72) |
| Genres | Jazz |
| Instruments | Trumpet |
Career
Austin played trumpet with the Glenn Miller Orchestra, parting ways with that band in 1939.[2] He formed the Johnny Austin Orchestra in 1947. Austin's playing can be heard on recordings of Jan Savitt.[3]
