Stan Morse

American trombonist, songwriter, and arranger. Born August 21, 1931 in Geneva, Pennsylvania. Died April 11, 2020 Ohio. In 1948, at 16, he used a “triple-tongue” technique to reach the finals of a national talent contest hosted by orchestra leader and talent scout Horace Heidt. Soon after, he turned down an offer to join Duke Ellington’s orchestra. He played with Lionel Hampton and Horace Heidt. Stanley attended Ball State University in Muncie, Indiana, where he earned a degree in Instrumental Music Education.