Dick Nash - The Shadow Of Your Smile - 8 march 1974 • World of Jazz

Richard Taylor Nash (born January 26, 1928) is an American jazz trombonist most associated with the swing and big band genres. His first professional work came in 1947 with bands like that of Tex Beneke. After time in the United States Army, where he served and played for a band, he joined Billy May’s band. Later he became a first-call studio musician in Los Angeles, California. He was composer, conductor Henry Mancini’s favorite trombonist, and was featured soloist on several Mancini soundtracks, beginning with Mr. Lucky and Peter Gunn. Nash’s trombone is featured on the Theme From Hatari! from the soundtrack for the John Wayne film (1962), Breakfast At Tiffany’s (1961), and The Days of Wine and Roses . In 1959 he played bass trombone on Art Pepper Eleven – Modern Jazz Classics. Watch more World of Jazz videos ► Join us. Subscribe now! ► Thanks for all your support, rating the video and leaving a comment is