Don Jacoby
Don Jacoby | |
|---|---|
| Born | May 28, 1920 |
| Died | December 25, 1992 (aged 72) |
| Nationality | American |
| Other names | Jake |
| Occupation(s) | Trumpeter, teacher, band leader and author |
Don "Jake" Jacoby was a noted trumpeter, teacher, band leader and author who died December 25, 1992, at the age of seventy-two. He played with Benny Goodman, Les Brown, did session work for CBS, NBC and soloed at Carnegie Hall. In addition, he did a great deal of recording session work in Dallas, Texas, where he also performed with his own groups, and served for a time as president of the A.F. of M., Local 147.