Calvin Boze

1916–1970 (age 54)

Biography

Calvin Boze gifted listeners with the lively rhythms of jazz and rhythm and blues, sharing music that lifted spirits and gave voice to shared joys. His trumpet broadcast melody and hope, echoing the communal sense of celebration that defined postwar America.

Beyond the stage, his nurturing mentorship of young musicians ensured that a proud tradition of soulful music will carry on long after his rest at Los Angeles National Cemetery.

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