Peanuts Holland | |
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Birth name | Herbert Lee Holland |
Born | February 9, 1910 Norfolk, Virginia, U.S. |
Died | February 7, 1979 (aged 68) Stockholm, Sweden |
Genres | Jazz, swing jazz |
Instruments | Trumpet |
Herbert Lee "Peanuts" Holland (February 9, 1910 – February 7, 1979) [1] was an American jazz trumpeter best known for his contributions in swing jazz.
Born in Norfolk, Virginia, Holland learned to play trumpet at the Jenkins Orphanage. [1]
Holland played and recorded with Alphonse Trent's band between 1928 and 1933, and played with Al Sears (1932), the Jeter-Pillars Orchestra, Willie Bryant, Jimmie Lunceford, and Lil Armstrong's band (1935–36). [1] He also occasionally led his own band.
In 1939, Holland moved to New York City, playing in big bands led by Coleman Hawkins and Fletcher Henderson. [1] From 1941 to 1946, he played with Charlie Barnet. [1] He and Don Redman toured Europe in 1946, and during this tour Holland elected to remain there, living in Paris, France, and then Sweden. [1] He recorded there until 1960, releasing some 46 records for European labels. [2]
Holland was the younger brother of classical tenor singer Charles Holland. Holland died in Stockholm. [1]
Peanuts Holland | |
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Birth name | Herbert Lee Holland |
Born | February 9, 1910 Norfolk, Virginia, U.S. |
Died | February 7, 1979 (aged 68) Stockholm, Sweden |
Genres | Jazz, swing jazz |
Instruments | Trumpet |
Herbert Lee "Peanuts" Holland (February 9, 1910 – February 7, 1979) [1] was an American jazz trumpeter best known for his contributions in swing jazz.
Born in Norfolk, Virginia, Holland learned to play trumpet at the Jenkins Orphanage. [1]
Holland played and recorded with Alphonse Trent's band between 1928 and 1933, and played with Al Sears (1932), the Jeter-Pillars Orchestra, Willie Bryant, Jimmie Lunceford, and Lil Armstrong's band (1935–36). [1] He also occasionally led his own band.
In 1939, Holland moved to New York City, playing in big bands led by Coleman Hawkins and Fletcher Henderson. [1] From 1941 to 1946, he played with Charlie Barnet. [1] He and Don Redman toured Europe in 1946, and during this tour Holland elected to remain there, living in Paris, France, and then Sweden. [1] He recorded there until 1960, releasing some 46 records for European labels. [2]
Holland was the younger brother of classical tenor singer Charles Holland. Holland died in Stockholm. [1]