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Melba Liston
American jazz trombonist, arranger, and composer (–)
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| Birth name | Melba Doretta Liston |
| Born | ()January 13, Kansas City, Missouri, U.S. |
| Died | April 23, () (aged&#;73) Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
| Genres | Jazz |
| Occupation(s) | Musician, composer, arranger, music educator |
| Instrument | Trombone |
| Years active | s–s |
Musical artist
Melba Doretta Liston (January 13, – April 23, )[1] was an American jazz trombonist, arranger, and composer.
Other than those playing in all-female bands, she was the first woman trombonist to play in big bands during the s and s, but as her career progressed she became better known as an arranger,[2] particularly in partnership with pianist Randy Weston.[3][4] Other major artists with whom she worked include Dizzy Gillespie, Billie Holiday, John Coltrane, and Count Basie.[5]
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Early life and education
Liston was born in Kans