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Also known as Milton Rajonsky, Milton "Shorty" Rogers, Milton Michael Rajonsky

American West coast jazz trumpeter, flugelhornist, and arranger (1924-1994)

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Type
Person
Gender
Male
Origin
United States
Active from
1924-04-14
Active to
1994-11-07
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Milton “Shorty” Rogers (April 14, 1924 – November 7, 1994), born Milton Rajonsky in Great Barrington, Massachusetts, was one of the principal creators of West Coast jazz. He played both the trumpet and flugelhorn, and was in demand for his skills as an arranger. Rogers worked first as a professional musician with Will Bradley and Red Norvo. From 1947 to 1949, he worked extensively with Woody Herman and in 1950 and 1951 he played with Stan Kenton. <a href="https://www.last.fm/music/Shorty+Rogers

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Wikidata facts

Instance of
human
Family name
Rogers
Gender
male
Citizenship
United States
Place of birth
Berkshire County
Place of death
Van Nuys
Occupation
composer
Languages spoken
English language
Native language
English language
Genre
jazz
Instrument
trumpet
Record label
Reprise Records
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date of birth
1924-04-14
date of death
1994-11-07
manner of death
natural causes
cause of death
cancer
birth name
Milton Rajonsky
writing language
English language
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