Shad Collins, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Shad Collins

American musician

Date of Birth: 27-Jun-1910

Place of Birth: Elizabeth, New Jersey, United States

Date of Death: 06-Jun-1978

Profession: composer, jazz musician

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Cancer

Lester Rallingston "Shad" Collins (June 27, 1910 – June 6, 1978) was an American jazz trumpet player, composer and arranger, who played in several leading bands between the 1930s and 1950s, including those led by Chick Webb, Benny Carter, Count Basie, Lester Young, Cab Calloway and Sam "The Man" Taylor.