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Rudy Traylor

Jazz drummer, vibraphonist, pianist, arranger, producer. Played in Philadelphia in later part of 1930s, with [a=Earl Hines], [a=Hot Lips Page] and others 1941-1942. Served in the US army from 1942 to 1946. Studied at Julliard after WWII. With [a=Noble Sissle] 1948-1951. Played in Broadway theatre orchestras, worked as studio musician, then A&R work for record companies, musical director for vocal groups, visited Europe in late 1950s. From 1957 onwards recording supervisor, arranger and producer for [l12201]. b.: Aug. 28, 1918 in Providence, RI d.: May 22, 1992