Background
Eckert, John Wallace was born on March 13, 1939 in New York City. Son of Wallace John and Dorothy (Applegate) Eckert.
Eckert, John Wallace was born on March 13, 1939 in New York City. Son of Wallace John and Dorothy (Applegate) Eckert.
Bachelor in Music, University Rochester, 1961.
Musician, Stan Kenton Orchestra, 1963; musician, Si Zentner Orchestra, 1963; musician, American Brass Quintet, 1964-1969; musician, Simon & Garfunkel, 1981-1983; musician, Buddy Morrow Orchestra, 1964-1969; musician, Maynard Ferguson Orchestra, 1965-1969; musician, Lee Konitz Nonet, 1973-1980; musician, Toshiko Akiyoshi Jazz Orchestra, since 1984; musician, Benny Goodman Orchestra, 1986-1987; musician, Gerry Mulligan Orchestra, 1987-1988; musician, American Jazz Orchestra, 1988-1992; musician, Buck Clayton Orchestra, 1989-1993; musician, Bobby Short Orchestra, since 1997.
Served to 1st sergeant United States National Guard, 1963-1969.
Married Scotty Louise Ratcliff. Children: Michael, Matthew, Elizabeth.