Died On This Date (June 26, 2010) Benny Powell / Acclaimed Jazz Performer
themusicsover Benny Powell
March 1, 1930 – June 26, 2010
Benny Powell was a New Orleans-born jazz trombonist who is best remembered for his dozen years playing with Count Basie. Powell began playing professionally when he was just 14, and by the time he turned 18, he was playing with Lionel Hampton. In 1951, he joined Basie and can be heard most prominently in “April in Paris.” In later years he was in house band for the Merv Griffin Show and did session work on countless recordings. He also lead his own band for several years. Benny Powell was 80 when he passed away on June 26, 2010. Cause of death was not immediately released.
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