Grachan Moncur III, trailblazing jazz trombonist, dies at 85

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Kbiggs
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Grachan Moncur III, trailblazing jazz trombonist, dies at 85

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I have only heard his name, but haven’t heard any of his recordings.

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Bach5G
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Sad. RIP.
rickfaulknernyc
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This is the one. RIP.

Jimkinkella
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Fantastic player, definitely worth looking up.
PhilTrombone
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Re: Grachan Moncur III, trailblazing jazz trombonist, dies at 85

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He was a creative teacher as well. I had a few sessions with him in the 70's.
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