Liston, Melba.
Melba Liston (1926-1999) was a jazz composer, arranger, trombonist, and educator. She played in many bands, including those of Count Basie, Dexter Gordon, Dizzy Gillespie, Randy Weston, and Quincy Jones. Liston wrote arrangements for many jazz composers, including Duke Ellington, Dizzy Gillespie, Clark Terry, and Mary Lou Williams.
From the description of Collection, ca. 1958-1999 (bulk 1958-1985). (Columbia College Chicago). WorldCat record id: 50918726
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| creatorOf | Liston, Melba. Collection, ca. 1958-1999 (bulk 1958-1985). | Columbia College Chicago |
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| African American women composers |
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Active 1958
Active 1999
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