Carl Hilding "Doc" Severinsen is an illustrious American trumpet player and bandleader, renowned for his technicolor sartorial sense and his tenure as the band leader for "The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson." Born on July 7, 1927, in Arlington, Oregon, Doc Severinsen was drawn to the trumpet from a young age, a pursuit that would see him ascend to the zenith of American entertainment. Early in his career, he played with the big bands of Tommy Dorsey and Benny Goodman, which was instrumental in honing his lavish jazz technique and style.

Doc Severinsen surged into popular fame as a result of his almost three-decade-long stint (1967-1992) on "The Tonight Show," where his musical prowess and his vivacious personality became a staple of late-night television. His career has encompassed a broad range of musical genres, melding classical, jazz, pop, and beyond, which is evident in recordings such as "The Lost Tapes, Vol. I & II (Live)" and "Prime Time." His album "Merry Christmas From Doc Severinsen and The Tonight Show Orchestra" reflects his versatile engagement with seasonal music, further demonstrating his ability to adapt his trumpet brilliance to any thematic context. Whether delivering vivacious big band leads or delving into lyrical solos, Severinsen's discography, which includes titles like "Trumpet Spectacular" and "Brand New Thing," underscores the breadth of his musical journey, ensuring his legacy as one of the preeminent trumpeters of his time.

Genres

Jazz Orchestra

Jazz Trumpet

Space Age Pop

Latest Release

The Lost Tapes, Vol. I & II (Live)

Doc Severinsen

Album - 14 Tracks - Released June 27, 2019