Juan Tizol
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Juan Tizol Martínez (22 January 1900 – 23 April 1984)[1] was a Puerto Rican jazz trombonist and composer. He is best known as a member of Duke Ellington's big band, and for writing the jazz standards "Caravan", "Pyramid", and "Perdido".
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In this Spanish name, the first or paternal surname is Tizol and the second or maternal family name is Martínez.
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Born | (1900-01-22)January 22, 1900 Vega Baja, Puerto Rico |
Died | April 23, 1984(1984-04-23) (aged 84) Inglewood, California, U.S. |
Genres | Jazz, big band |
Instrument(s) | Valve trombone |
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