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An excellent section trumpeter who unfortunately seldom had possibilities to solo, Hemphill was an integral part of many major orchestras. In early stages Hemphill toured with Bessie Smith within Fred Longshaw’s music group (1924). After participating in Wilberforce University, he caused Horace Henderson’s Collegians. Hemphill was with Benny Carter (1928-29), …
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