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Tuesdays on the Tube: Tony Terran on Trumpet

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If you ever were a fan of the classic TV shows from the 1950s, chances are you heard the sound of Tony Terran on trumpet. Terran became famous through his stint with the Desi Arnaz Orchestra (featured numerous times on the ‘I Love Lucy’ show) as the lead trumpeter in the band. Word was received that Tony passed away on March 20th at the age of 90. He was the last surviving member of Desi’s Orchestra.

Below if video of Tony Terran soloing with the Benny Goodman Orchestra in 1980 on the swing classic Sing, Sing, Sing.

Jeremy Smith

Jeremy E. Smith is the Founder and Editor of Last Row Music. He received music degrees from Grace College, Carnegie Mellon University, and The Ohio State University. Currently, Jeremy is the bass trombonist of the Mansfield Symphony Orchestra and performs throughout Ohio, where he lives with his wife and two sons. Smith is a member of the International Trombone Association and the Jazz Journalists Association.

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