Robert 'Boysie' Lowery (1913-1995)
Robert "Boysie" Lowery was a highly influential jazz trumpeter, bandleader, and esteemed music educator primarily based in Wilmington, Delaware. Born in North Carolina in 1913, Lowery moved to Wilmington in the early 1940s, where he quickly became a pivotal figure in the local jazz scene. He formed his own ensemble, The Aces of Rhythm, which became a staple in the area. Beyond his performance career, Boysie Lowery was renowned as a dedicated and gifted teacher, famously mentoring legendary trumpeter Clifford Brown, as well as many other aspiring musicians who passed through his studio. His legacy is not only in his musical contributions but profoundly in his role as a community builder and mentor, shaping generations of jazz talent from Delaware.
Address: Wilmington, Delaware
Members: Robert 'Boysie' Lowery (trumpet, bandleader)
List of releases: Discogs
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Links:
- Mid Atlantic Arts - Robert “Boysie” Lowery – 1995 Living Legacy Awardee
- Delaware Public Media - History Matters: Life & Legacy of Legendary Jazz Teacher Robert 'Boysie' Lowery
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