Background
Cary, Richard Durant was born on July 10, 1916 in Hartford, Connecticut, United States. Son of Albert Ely and Lois Pierson (Durant) Cary.
Cary, Richard Durant was born on July 10, 1916 in Hartford, Connecticut, United States. Son of Albert Ely and Lois Pierson (Durant) Cary.
Bachelor, Wesleyan University, 1938; studies with Stefan Wolpe and Joseph Wagner, New York City and Hollywood, California.
Violinist, Hartford Symphony, 1927-1932; musician, Dorsey Brothers, Benny Goodman, Bobbby Hackett, Eddie Condon, New York City, 1941-1959; pianist, Nick's, New York City, 1942-1943; arranger, musician, United States Army Band arranger, musician, NBC television shows, New York City, 1949, 50; composer, musician, Paul Whiteman, Bob Crosby, Red Nichols, Louis Armstrong, Glen Gray, Los Angeles, since 1960; musician alto horn, alto trumpet, piano, worldwide, 1970-1984.
Served as private United States Army, 1943-1946. Member American Federation Musicians, American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers.
Married Rose Rubera, 1939 (divorced 1948). Children: Judith, Janet. Married Jessie Bailey (divorced).
