Richard Boone

Singer and trombonist, born 23 February 1930 in Little Rock, Arkansas, died 8 February 1999 in Copenhagen, Denmark. Worked with artists like Gerald Wilson, Dexter Gordon and Della Reese during the 1950's and 1960's. Was a member of Count Basie's orchestra from 1966 until 1969. Moved to Denmark in the early 1970's, where he would join the Danish Radio Big Band from 1973 until 1985.