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Dicky Wells

William Wells (June 10, 1907 or 1909 – November 12, 1985), known professionally as Dicky Wells (sometimes Dickie Wells), was an American jazz trombonist.

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Occupation
Musician
Born
William Wells (1907-06-10)June 10, 1907 Centerville, Tennessee, U.S.
Died
November 12, 1985(1985-11-12) (aged 78) New York City
Genres
Jazz
Instrument
Trombone

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Basie years

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Dicky Wells

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Dicky Wells

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related to As leader · 17
Dicky Wells → Alex Welsh Band, Bones, Chatter Jazz, Felsted, Heavy Duty, Jazzology, King, Lone Hill, Lonesome Road, Paris, Prestige, RCA Victor, Rex Stewart, The Stanley Dance Sessions, Trombone Four-in-Hand, Uptown, Vocalion
related to External links · 2
Dicky Wells → Discogs, Wells
Born · 1
Dicky Wells → William Wells (1907-06-10)June 10, 1907 Centerville, Tennessee, U.S.
Died · 1
Dicky Wells → November 12, 1985(1985-11-12) (aged 78) New York City
Genres · 1
Dicky Wells → Jazz
Instrument · 1
Dicky Wells → Trombone
Occupation · 1
Dicky Wells → Musician

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Dicky WellsBornWilliam Wells (1907-06-10)June 10, 1907 Centerville, Tennessee, U.S.1.00infobox
Dicky WellsDiedNovember 12, 1985(1985-11-12) (aged 78) New York City1.00infobox
Dicky WellsGenresJazz1.00infobox
Dicky WellsInstrumentTrombone1.00infobox
Dicky WellsOccupationMusician1.00infobox
Jonah Jonesinstance ofThis band consisted of players0.80text
Bill Beasoninstance ofThis band consisted of players0.80text
Buddy Leeinstance ofThis band consisted of players0.80text
and Helen Humesinstance ofThis band consisted of players0.80text
Lucky Millinderinstance ofWells was supported by Basie and the band to take this break and he was able to spend some time working with other individuals0.80text
Jinstance ofWells was supported by Basie and the band to take this break and he was able to spend some time working with other individuals0.80text
Parisinstance ofhe continued to tour but with Buck Clayton in many European countries0.80text

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