Harry Betts (September 15, 1922 – July 13, 2012) was an American jazz trombonist.[1]
Harry Betts |
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Betts, c. 1947 |
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Born | (1922-09-15)September 15, 1922 New York, U.S. |
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Died | July 13, 2012(2012-07-13) (aged 89) |
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Genres | Jazz |
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Occupation(s) | Musician, arranger |
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Instrument(s) | Trombone |
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Labels | Ava |
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He wrote and orchestrated soundtracks for several films, including A Swingin' Summer (1965), The Big Mouth (1967), A Time for Dying (1969), The Fantastic Plastic Machine (1969), Goodnight, My Love (1972), Black Mama White Mama (1972), Little Cigars (1973) and Nice Dreams (1981). Music from his score to Black Mama White Mama was used in the 2003 soundtrack for Kill Bill, Volume 1.
Aside from his work in scoring, he was known for his 1962 album, The Jazz Soul of Doctor Kildare. He did numerous arrangements for singer Jack Jones.[2]