Conte Candoli, Carson-Era "Tonight Show" Trumpeter, 74

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http://www.cnn.com/2001/SHOWBIZ/News/12/17/showbuzz/#4

Carson trumpeter Candoli dead at 74
PALM DESERT, California (AP) -- Trumpet player Conte Candoli, a staple
of "The Tonight Show" band during Johnny Carson's era, died Friday of
cancer. He was 74. 

Candoli was recognized for developing a musical style based on Dizzy
Gillespie's bebop playing, with a touch of Miles Davis and Clifford
Brown. 

The Indiana-born Candoli, grew up surrounded by musical instruments and
influences. His father, a factory worker, played the trumpet and wanted
Candoli and his brother Pete to become musicians. 

At 16, he worked in Woody Herman's orchestra during summer vacations. 

While playing in California, Candoli began his association with the
then New York-based "Tonight Show." In 1972, when Carson moved the show
to Burbank, Candoli joined the band. He left when Carson retired in
1992.

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