Benny Morton

American swing jazz trombonist, born January 31, 1907, in New York City, died December 28, 1985, in the same city. Morton's first break came in 1923 when he was hired by Clarence Holiday. In 1926 Morton started working with Fletcher Henderson, where he collaborated with fellow bandmate/mentor Jimmy Harrison. In addition to performing with Henderson, Morton played for Don Redman 1932-1937 and with Count Basie 1937-194…