Roy Eldridge Net Worth

Roy Eldridge was a highly influential swing musician who was born on January 30, 1911. He was known for his tritone substitutions and distinct style, and had a net worth of $1.2 million. He was a trumpet player who left a lasting impression on the jazz world.
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Age, Biography and Wiki

Birth Day January 30, 1911
Birth Place Pennsylvania
Age 109 YEARS OLD
Birth Sign Aquarius

💰 Net worth: $1.2 Million (2024)

About

Influential swing musician who is known for his tritone substitutions and distinct style.

Before Fame

He played with many traveling groups around the Midwest after learning how to play piano, drums, and trumpet.

Trivia

He joined Gene Krupa's Orchestra in 1941, making him one of the first black musicians to be invited on as a permanent member of a white big band.

Family Life

He was married to a woman named Viola who passed away three weeks before Eldridge.

Associated With

Eldridge performed in a band founded and run by Artie Shaw in 1944 before leaving and beginning his own big band.