Tommy Douglas (clarinetist)

Tommy Douglas (November 9, 1911–9 March 1965) was an American jazz clarinetist, bandleader and reed instrumentalist born in Eskridge, Kansas, probably better known for his work as a sideman for Jelly Roll Morton and Bennie Moten. He was also an accomplished bandleader, showcasing such talent in his bands as Charlie Parker and Jo Jones, among others. He also performed with Captain Woolmack's Band and the Clarence Love Orchestra.^[1]

References

↑ Carr, Ian; Digby Fairweather; Brian Priestley (1995). Jazz: The Rough Guide. The Rough Guides. p. 179. ISBN 1-85828-137-7.

Clarinet

Clarinet family	A♭ clarinet E♭ clarinet Soprano clarinet Saxonette Quarter tone clarinet Basset clarinet Clarinette d'amour Basset horn Alto clarinet Bass clarinet Contrabass clarinets

Fingering systems	Albert Boehm Mazzeo Müller Öhler

Clarinet makers	Amati-Denak E. K. Blessing Buffet Crampon Johann Christoph Denner Benedikt Eppelsheim Stephen Fox Heinrich Grenser Howarth of London Jupiter Band Instruments Leblanc Iwan Müller Adolphe Sax Selmer Yamaha Corporation

Related	Clarinet choir Clarinet concerto Clarinet sonata Clarinet quintet Clarinet-violin-piano trio Clarinet-viola-piano trio

Authority control	WorldCat Identities VIAF: 29735099 LCCN: no00032903 BNF: cb14051332f (data)

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