Background
Ashby, Harold Kenneth was born on March 27, 1925 in Kansas City, Missouri, United States. Son of Herbert and Anna (Lewis) Ashby.
Ashby, Harold Kenneth was born on March 27, 1925 in Kansas City, Missouri, United States. Son of Herbert and Anna (Lewis) Ashby.
Graduate, Lincoln Junior College, 1942.
He is perhaps known for his work with Duke Ellington"s band (having replaced Jimmy Hamilton in 1968) and stylistic similarities with Ben Webster. He worked as a freelance musician after leaving the Duke Ellington Orchestra in 1975, and took part in various reunions of Ellington alumni, as well as recording and gigging with his own bands.
Served with United States Navy, 1943-1945.