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Duke Ellington - Cat Anderson SCREAM SOLO

Remembering the great Cat Anderson who was born on this day in 1916. Anderson was known for his for his wide range, especially his ability to play in the altissimo register. He was able to perform his high-note solos without a microphone, while other members of a big band were usually amplified for their solos. He played with Duke Ellington’s band from 1944 to 1971 and in addition to his work on trumpet, Anderson was a very skilled arranger and composer. He performed his own compositions “El Gat

Remembering Cat Anderson on his birthday! 🎺 William Alonzo "Cat" Anderson (September 12, 1916 - April 29, 1981) was an American jazz trumpeter skilled in treble notes, known for his long tenure as a member of the Duke Ellington Orchestra (intermittently from 1944 to 1971), his style was one of the recognized trademarks of the orchestra, without him, the climax of "Rockin In Rhythm" is not the same. Ellington wrote several songs for his show such as "El Viti" and "El Gato". He was also an expert