Tricky Sam Nanton

Tricky Sam Nanton

American musician (1904–1946)

Joe "Tricky Sam" Nanton was an American trombonist with the Duke Ellington Orchestra. A pioneer of the plunger mute, Nanton is notable for his use of the distinctive wah-wah effect.

Filmography in the catalog

Credited on 2 films (1929) — matched by name in the Creator or Credits field. Also mentioned in 2 other records (descriptions, transcriptions, copyright notes).

Year ▼ Title CreatorLengthFormatColorSound
1929 Black And Tan Dudley Murphy 19 B&W
1929 Black and tan. RKO Productions Inc. 2 reels 16mm B&W sound