Tricky Sam Nanton

Joe "Tricky Sam" Nanton (February 1, 1904 - July 20, 1946) was a famous trombonist with the Duke Ellington Orchestra.

Nanton was born in New York City and began playing profe

Joe "Tricky Sam" Nanton (February 1, 1904 - July 20, 1946) was a famous trombonist with the Duke Ellington Orchestra.

Nanton was born in New York City and began playing professionally with bands led by Cliff Jackson and Elmer Snowden. In 1926, he joined Ellington.