Billy Burns (trombonist) facts for kids
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Billy Burns
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| Birth name | Henry William Burns |
| Born | c. 1904 Cleveland, Ohio, U.S. |
| Died | December 1963 (aged 59) New York City, New York, U.S. |
| Genres | Jazz |
| Instruments | Trombone |
Henry William Burns (born around 1904 – died December 1963) was an American jazz musician. He was known for playing the Trombone, a type of brass instrument. Billy Burns became famous for his jazz music, especially during the 1920s and 1930s.
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Billy Burns's Musical Journey
Early Days and European Tours
Billy Burns began his music career playing with a band led by Sam Wooding. They performed in Upstate New York. In 1929, Billy went on a tour to Europe with Sam Wooding's band. This was an exciting trip for him!
He continued playing music in Europe in 1930. During this time, he joined another well-known band, led by Noble Sissle. Billy even recorded music with Noble Sissle's band in New York City in 1931. He also received an offer to play with Paul Whiteman, who was a very famous bandleader.
Playing Across Europe
Billy Burns spent most of the 1930s performing jazz music in Europe. He often played with Willie Lewis, a popular musician of that time. He also performed with other artists like Fud Candrix and Freddy Johnson.
In 1938, Billy even played in Egypt! He performed there with Bill Coleman, who was a talented trumpeter. Billy Burns was a busy musician, traveling and sharing his jazz music in many different countries.
Return to the United States
In 1941, Billy Burns moved back to the United States. After returning home, he was not as active in performing music as he had been before.
