What is Roy Eldridge's full name?
David Roy Eldridge
Roy Eldridge date of birth:
January 30, 1911
How old was Roy Eldridge when died?
78
Where was Roy Eldridge born?
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
When did Roy Eldridge die?
February 26, 1989
Where did Roy Eldridge die?
Valley Stream, Long Island, New York
How tall is Roy Eldridge?
5' 3" (160 cm)
Roy Eldridge body shape:
Average
What color are Roy Eldridge's eyes?
Brown - Dark
What color is Roy Eldridge's hair?
Grey
Is Roy Eldridge gay or straight?
Straight
What is Roy Eldridge's ethnicity?
Black
What is Roy Eldridge nationality?
American
What is Roy Eldridge's occupation?
Trumpeter
Roy Eldridge claim to fame:
Roy's Got Rhythm
What genre is Roy Eldridge's work?
Jazz, swing, big band
What instruments does Roy Eldridge play?
Trumpet
Who is Roy Eldridge's father?
Alexander Eldridge
Who is Roy Eldridge's mother?
Blanche Eldridge
Roy Eldridge brother(s):
Joe Eldridge
Short Biography
David Roy Eldridge (January 30, 1911 – February 26, 1989), commonly known as Roy Eldridge, and nicknamed "Little Jazz", was an American jazz trumpet player. His sophisticated use of harmony, including the use of tritone substitutions, his virtuosic solos exhibiting a departure from the smooth and lyrical style of earlier jazz trumpet innovator Louis Armstrong, and his strong impact on Dizzy Gillespie mark him as one of the most influential musicians of the swing era and a precursor of bebop.