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John Simmons https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mUezxG2cr90 bassiststarted on trumpet but injury (sports) prevented him. Nat king cole and Teddy Wilson, Roy Eldridge. Bennie Goodman, Louis Armstrong etc..Successful studio career. He is the father of NBC new york newscaster Sue Simmons.

Dicky WellsTrombonisthttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IrccPk5R96k&list=PLEtUmcwQzS69f6hXxen_L01_L6mOQo3hM

Played with Count Basie, Fletcher Henderson, Benny Carter.Suffered a severe beating that affected his memory but continued to play. Played frequently at the West End jazz club at 116th and Broadway.Played with THe Countsmen along with Earke Warne, his colleauge from Count Basie.