William "Cat" Anderson

Trumpet, Musical Artist

1916 – 1981

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Who was William "Cat" Anderson?

William Alonzo "Cat" Anderson was an American jazz trumpeter best known for his long period playing with Duke Ellington's orchestra, and for his extremely wide range, especially his playing in the higher registers.

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Born
Sep 12, 1916
Greenville
Also known as
  • William "Cat" Johnson
  • W. Anderson
  • WC. Anderson
  • W.C. Anderson
  • Cat Anderson
  • William Anderson
  • "Cat" Anderson
  • Anderson, William "Cat"
Nationality
  • United States of America
Profession
Lived in
  • South Carolina
Died
Apr 29, 1981
Norwalk

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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