Harold Betters
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American jazz trombone player, born on March 21, 1928 in Connellsville, Pennsylvania. Brother of drummer and singer Jerry Betters. Harold Betters studied at the Conservatory of Music in Brooklyn for a year. In the 1950's he made a tour with the Ray Charles big band, playing at the Apollo Theatre. Then he led his own quartet which included pianist John Thomas and Jerry Betters on drums. Betters who plays in the style of Trummy Young and Bennie Green is still active.
[edit] Selected Discography
At the Encore (1962) Gateway (reissued on CD "Remembers the Encore")
Takes off (1963) Gateway
Even better (1964) Gateway
Meets Slide Hampton (1964) Gateway
The big horn H.B. Records
Swingin' on the railroad (1965) Gateway (reissued on CD)
Ram-bunk-shush (1965) Reprise
Do anything you wanna (1966) Gateway (reissued on CD)
Out of sight and sound (1966) Reprise
Funk city express (1966) Reprise
Jazz Showcase (1977) Gateway
With friends, live in New York (2001)
