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Eddie Calvert

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Also known as Albert Edward Calvert, Ted Gilbert

English trumpeter

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Type
Person
Gender
Male
Origin
United Kingdom
Active from
1922
Active to
1978
trumpet

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17,308
Total plays
95,430

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Eddie grew up within a family to whom the music of his local brass band featured highly. He was soon able to play a variety of instruments though he was most accomplished on the trumpet. After World War II, he graduated from playing as an amateur in brass bands to professional engagements with popular dance orchestras of the day including that of Geraldo, and he soon became renowned for the virtuosity of his performances. Following his exposure on TV with the Stanley Black Orchestra <a href="htt

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Wikidata facts

Instance of
human
Given name
Eddie
Gender
male
Citizenship
United Kingdom
Place of birth
Preston
Place of death
Johannesburg
Occupation
trumpeter
Languages spoken
English language
Instrument
trumpet
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cause of death
myocardial infarction
date of birth
1922-03-15
date of death
1978-08-07
manner of death
natural causes
start of work period
1951-00-00
name in native language
Eddie Calvert
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