William Dillard (July 20, 1911 – January 16, 1995) was an American jazz trumpeter, actor and singer. He was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States, and played in bands led by Jelly Roll Morton, Benny Carter, Luis Russell and Teddy Hill, among others. He also had an acting career on Broadway, including in One Mo’ Time.
Discography
With Dizzy Gillespie
With Earle Warren