Wellman Braud (January 25, 1891 – October 29, 1966) was an American jazz upright bassist.
Biography
Born in St. James Parish, Louisiana, Braud settled in New Orleans, in his early teens.
He is a distant relative of the Marsalis brothers on their mother's side.
He died in Los Angeles, California, at the age of 76.
Duke Ellington subsequently paid tribute to Braud, including the composition ‘Portrait of Wellman Braud' on his 1970 album New Orleans Suite.
References
External links
- Wellman Braud recordings at the Discography of American Historical Recordings