Arthur Pryor
Arthur Willard Pryor was an American trombonist and bandleader born on 22
September 1869 in St. Joseph, Missouri. He achieved professional recognition as
a soloist and assistant conductor for the Sousa Band, with which he performed
between 1892 and 1903. Following the death of his father Samuel Pryor, he
assumed leadership of the Pryor Band, which debuted at the Majestic Theatre in
1903. Pryor composed more than 300 works, including the track “The Whistler and
His Dog” (1905) and the opera Jinga Boo. His recording career includes
performances issued by the Victor Talking Machine ...
