Shelton Hemphill

Shelton Hemphill
A fine section trumpeter who unfortunately rarely had opportunities to solo, Hemphill was a part of several major orchestras. Early on Hemphill toured with Bessie Smith as part of Fred Longshaw's band (1924). After attending Wilberforce College, he worked with Horace Henderson's Collegians. Hemphill was with Benny Carter (1928-29), Chick Webb (1930-31), the Mills Blue Rhythm Band (1931-37), Louis Armstrong's Orchestra (1937-44) and Duke Ellington (1944-49). After leaving Ellington, Shelton...
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Duke Ellington Classic Duke Ellington
Classic Duke Ellington (1999) - Duke Ellington
By: Duke Ellington
Credited Role:Trumpet
Song List: Rockin' in Rhythm, I Let a Song Go Out of My Heart, Concert...
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Various Artists Swing Time! The Fabulous Big Band Era 1925-1955
Swing Time! The Fabulous Big Band Era 1925-1955 (1925) - Various Artists
By: Various Artists
Credited Role:Trumpet
Song List: Listen to Songs by Swing Time! The Fabulous Big Band Era 1925-1955 Sweet Georgia Brown, Sugar Foot Stomp, Birmingham Breakdown
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