James E. Pugh Explained

James Pugh
Background:non_vocal_instrumentalist
Birth Name:James Edward Pugh
Birth Date:November 12, 1950
Birth Place:Butler, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Genre:Jazz, classical, rock
Occupation:Musician, composer
Instrument:Trombone
Associated Acts:Woody Herman, Chick Corea

James Edward Pugh (born November 12, 1950) is an American trombonist and composer. He was a trombonist with Woody Herman (1972–1976) and briefly with Chick Corea before concentrating on session work.

Early life

Pugh was born in Butler, Pennsylvania, on November 12, 1950.[1] Pugh began playing the trombone around the age of ten. He attended the Eastman School of Music from 1968 to 1972, where he played in an ensemble under Chuck Mangione.

Later life and career

Pugh toured and recorded with the Woody Herman Band for four years from 1972, and briefly performed with Chick Corea in 1977. He then concentrated on studio session work for jazz and popular musicians. In 1984, he was co-leader for the album The Pugh–Taylor Project. He also composed for and played on the album X Over Trombone.[2]

Discography

Solo

As sideman

Broadway Recordings

Motion picture soundtracks (featured soloist)

Classical (not as soloist)

External links

Notes and References

  1. Kernfeld . Barry . 2002 . Pugh, Jim [James Edward] ]. December 12, 2021.
  2. Web site: Manheim . James . Jim Pugh: X Over Trombone . . December 12, 2021.

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