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American jazz trombonist (1907–1985)

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Origin
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Active from
1907-06-10
Active to
1985-11-12
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Dicky Wells (sometimes Dickie Wells) (born as William Wells, June 10, 1907 or 1909 - November 12, 1985) was an American jazz trombonist. Dickie Wells was born in Centerville, Tennessee. He moved to New York City in 1926, and became a member of the Lloyd Scott band. He played with Count Basie between 1938–1945 and 1947-1950. He also played with Cecil Scott, Spike Hughes, Fletcher Henderson, Benny Carter, Teddy Hill, Jimmy Rushing, Buck Clayton and Ray Charles. <a href="https://www.last.fm/music/

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Dicky Wells detail, from- Dicky Wells and Henry Wells, Eddie Condon's, New York, N.Y., ca. Jan. 1947 (William P. Gottlieb) (cropped).jpg
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1907-06-10
date of death
1985-11-12
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birth name
William Wells
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