Melba Doretta Liston was the first woman trombonist in the big band jazz era. An acclaimed big band jazz music arranger, her popular arrangements are infused with African beats and rhythms. During the course of her career, Liston worked with many jazz greats, including Dizzy Gillespie, Billie Holiday, John Coltrane, and Count Basie. Liston was […]

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