Tizol, Juan (Vincente Martinez)

Tizol, Juan (Vincente Martinez), jazz valve trombonist, long associated with Duke Ellington, composer; b. San Juan, P.R., Jan. 22, 1900; d. Inglewood, Calif., April 23, 1984. He came to the U.S.A. in 1920 with the Marie Lucas Orch., and eventually joined Duke Ellington from August 1929 until April 1944 (except for absences through illness), then Harry James from April 1944 until March 1951 when he rejoined Ellington. Left in late 1953 and worked with Harry James throughout remainder of 1950s, temporary return to Duke Ellington in spring of 1960. Lived in Los Angeles before moving to Las Vegas. After 1961, he retired from performing, although remained active in the musicians⁷ union. Several of his famous compositions (including “Perdido” and “Caravan”) were recorded originally by Duke Ellington.

Discography

IVIE ANDERSON AND DUKE ELLINGTON: Ivie Anderson with Duke Ellington & His Famous Orchestra (1991); Raisin’ the Rent (2000). COUNT BASIE: This Is Jazz, Vol. 11 (1996). LOUIS BELLSON: Just Jazz All Stars (1952). BARNEY BIGARD: Barney Bigard: 1928-48 (1996). LAWRENCE BROWN: Lawrence Brown 1929-44 (1997). BENNY CARTER: New Jazz Sounds: The Urbane Sessions (1952). JUNE CHRISTY: Day Dreams (1947). NAT KING COLE Complete After Midnight Sessions (1956); Piano Style of Nat King Cole (1956). BING CROSBY: That’s Jazz (1991). DORIS DAY: It’s Magic (1994). PATTI DUNHAM: Repertoire (1992). DUKE ELLINGTON: Early Ellington: The Complete Brunswick Recordings (1926-31) (1926); Jungle Nights in Harlem (1927); Okeh Ellington (1927); Rockin’ in Rhythm (1927); Jubilee Stomp (1928); Jazz Cocktail (1928); Jungle Band: Brunswick Era, Vol. 2 (1929); Duke Ellington & His Orchestra: 1929-30 (1930); Duke Ellington & His Orchestra: 1930 (1930); Duke Ellington & His Orchestra: 1930-31 (1931); Duke Ellington & His Orchestra: 1931-32 (1932); Duke Ellington & His Orchestra: 1932-33 (1933); Great Original Performances 1927-34 (1934); Duke’s Men: The Small Groups, Vol. 1 (1938); Blanton-Webster Band (1939); Through the Roof (1939); In Boston 1939-40 (1940); In a Mellotone (1940); Fargo 1940, Vol. 1 (1940); Sophisticated Lady (1940); Duke Ellington & His Orchestra, Vol. 3: 1943 (1943); Carnegie Hall Concerts (January 1943) (1943); Uptown (1951); Two Great Concerts (1952); 1952 Seattle Concert (1952); At Birdland 1952 (1952); Jazz Profile (1953); Pasadena Concert (1953) (1953); Happy Birthday, Duke! The Birthday Sessions, Vols. 1-5 (1954); Three Suites (1960). ELLA FITZGERALD: Get Happy (1957); Complete Elle Fitzgerald Song Books (1964). JOHNNY HODGES: Caravan: With the Duke Ellington All-Stars and the Billy Strayhorn All-Stars (1951); Classic Solos (1928-42) (1994); Jeep’s Blues (1996); His Best Recordings (1996). BILLIEHOLIDAY: Billie Holiday: The Legacy Box 1933-58 (1958). HARRY JAMES: Stompin’at the Savoy (1948); Harry James and His Great Vocalists (1953); More Harry James in Hi-Fi (1955); Best of the Big Bands IHarry JamesJ (1995); Big John Special ’49 (1998); Trumpet Blues: The Best of Harry James (1999); You Turned the Tables on Me (1999); Meadowbrook Memories (2000). THE MILLS BROTHERS: Four Boys and a Guitar (1931). FRANK SINATRA: Complete Capitol Singles (1953). BEN WEBSTER: Best of Ben Webster 1930-44 (1995); Evolution (1995); Cotton Tail (1997).