Conn Valve Trombone, used by William Russo
Conn Valve Trombone, used by William Russo
- Description
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This trombone was made by Conn in Elkhart, Indiana, in 1969. It is a valve model trombone, serial #M76252. Accessioned with a soft canvas case. This trombone is inscribed:
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CG CONN LTD
Victor
USA -
This trombone was previously owned and used by William Russo (1928-2003), American composer, arranger, musician, teacher, and founder of the Chicago Jazz Ensemble. Russo composed more than 200 pieces for jazz orchestra. Throughout his career, Russo work included collaborations with Duke Ellington, Leonard Bernstein, Seiji Ozawa, Stan Kenton, Cannonball Adderley, Yehudi Menuhin, Dizzy Gillespie, Benny Carter, Cleo Laine, and Billie Holiday.
- Object Name
- trombone
- date made
- 1969
- user
- Russo, William
- maker
- CONN
- place made
- United States: Indiana, Elkhart
- Physical Description
- brass (overall material)
- Measurements
- overall: 10 in x 14 in x 37 in; 25.4 cm x 35.56 cm x 93.98 cm
- ID Number
- 2003.0162.02
- accession number
- 2003.0162
- serial number
- M76252
- catalog number
- 2003.0162.02
- Credit Line
- Gift of Camille Davis Russo Blinstrub, Barbara Russo Evans, Alexander W. Russo, and Condee Nast Russo
- See more items in
- Culture and the Arts: Musical Instruments
- Music & Musical Instruments
- Exhibition
- South Music Lobby
- Exhibition Location
- National Museum of American History
- Data Source
- National Museum of American History
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