Ernie Fields, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Ernie Fields

African American trombonist, pianist, arranger and bandleader

Date of Birth: 28-Aug-1904

Place of Birth: Nacogdoches, Texas, United States

Date of Death: 11-May-1997

Profession: musician, bandleader

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Virgo

Ernest Lawrence "Ernie" Fields (August 28, 1904 – May 11, 1997) was an African-American trombonist, pianist, arranger and bandleader.
He first became known for leading the Royal Entertainers, which were based in Tulsa, Oklahoma, and toured along a circuit stretching from Kansas City, Kansas, to Dallas, Texas.
In later years he led a band that recorded in Los Angeles.