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George Clarence Brunies (February 6, 1902 – November 19, 1974), a.k.a. Georg Brunis, was an American jazz trombonist, who was part of the dixieland revival. He was known as "The King of the Tailgate Trombone".
George Brunies (February 6, 1902 to November 19, 1974), was a jazz trombonist who rose to prominence in the 1930s and was part the Dixieland revival. He was also known as “King of Tailgate Trombone”.
Trombone player George Brunies (February 6, 1902 – November 19, 1974) got his start at age eight playing with Papa Jack Laine‘s band and later went on to play with Laine’s son Alfred “Baby” Laine’s band.
George Brunies, aka Georg Brunis, (February 6, 1902 – November 19, 1974) was a jazz trombonist who came to fame in the 1930s, and was part of the Dixieland revival. He was known as the "King of the Tailgate Trombone".
Nov 24, 1974 · Georg Brunis, the New Orleans jazz trombonist who was a pioneer in Dixieland, died Tuesday of a heart ailment in Edgewater Hospital, Chicago. He was 74’ years old and lived in Chicago....
George Clarence Brunies. Profile: American jazz trombonist (known as the "King of the Tailgate Trombone") born February 6, 1902, New Orleans, Louisiana. died November 19, 1974, Chicago, Illinois. Brother of Albert Brunies and Merritt Brunies.
A few years later, George Brunies took up the trombone and was playing with many jazz, dance, and parade bands in New Orleans. He never learned to read music, but could quickly pick up tunes and develop a part for his instrument.
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