Kai Winding


Kai Chresten Winding was a Danishborn American trombonist and jazz composer. He is well known for a successful collaboration with fellow trombonist J. J. Johnson.

Winding was born in Aarhus, Denmark. In 1934 his family emigrated to the United States. He graduated in 1940 from Stuyvesant High School in New York City, plus that same year he began his career as a professional trombonist with Shorty Allens band. Subsequently, he played with Sonny Dunham and Alvino Rey until he entered the United States Coast Guard during World War II.

Source: Wikipedia


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