Miff Mole

Irving Milfred Mole (March 11, 1898 – April 29, 1961) known professionally as Miff Mole, was an American jazz trombonist and band leader. He is generally considered one of the greatest jazz trombonists and credited with creating "the first distinctive and influential solo jazz trombone style."

Miff Mole
Miff Mole at Nick's Tavern, c. June 1946; photo by William P. Gottlieb
Background information
Birth nameIrving Milfred Mole
Born(1898-03-11)March 11, 1898
Roosevelt, New York, U.S.
DiedApril 29, 1961(1961-04-29) (aged 63)
New York City, New York, U.S.
GenresJazz
Occupation(s)Musician
Instrument(s)Trombone

His major recordings included "Slippin' Around", "Red Hot Mama" in 1924 with Sophie Tucker on vocals, "Miff's Blues", and "There'll Come a Time (Wait and See)", which is on the film soundtrack to the 2008 movie The Curious Case of Benjamin Button.

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