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Eugene Conners (December 28, 1930 – June 10, 2010), known as Gene Conners, was an American trombonist and singer. He was known as the "Mighty Flea". Conners was born in Birmingham, Alabama, United States, and grew up in New Orleans, and may have played with Papa Celestin when he was eleven years old. As a teenager he played at jazz funerals and with territory bands, and served in the Navy during the Korean War. Following this he played with Johnny Otis; his nickname was given to him by Bardu Ali while he was in Otis's band.

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  • Gene „Mighty Flea“ Conners, gelegentlich auch Connors, (* 28. Dezember 1930 in Birmingham, Alabama; † 10. Juni 2010 in Arizona) war ein US-amerikanischer Posaunist des Modern Jazz und des Rhythm and Blues. (de)
  • Gene Conners ou Connors, né le 28 décembre 1930 à Birmingham (Alabama) aux États-Unis et mort le 10 juin 2010 en Arizona, est un tromboniste et chanteur de jazz américain. (fr)
  • Eugene Conners (December 28, 1930 – June 10, 2010), known as Gene Conners, was an American trombonist and singer. He was known as the "Mighty Flea". Conners was born in Birmingham, Alabama, United States, and grew up in New Orleans, and may have played with Papa Celestin when he was eleven years old. As a teenager he played at jazz funerals and with territory bands, and served in the Navy during the Korean War. Following this he played with Johnny Otis; his nickname was given to him by Bardu Ali while he was in Otis's band. (en)
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  • Birmingham, Alabama, U.S. (en)
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