Ernie Fields (August 26, 1905 May 11, 1997) was an African American trombonist, pianist, arranger and bandleader. He first became known for leading the Royal
Tenn., in 1920, Dr. Lateef moved with his family to Detroit five years later. He became acquainted with many top musicians who were part of Detroit's active music scene, and by age 18 he was touring professionally with swing bands led by Lucky Millinder, Roy Eldridge, Hot Lips Page and Ernie Fields.
enn., in 1920, Mr. Lateef moved with his family to Detroit five years later. He became acquainted with many top musicians who were part of Detroits active music scene and by age 18 he was touring professionally with swing bands led by Lucky Millinder, Roy Eldridge, Hot Lips Page and Ernie Fields.
hattanooga, Tenn. in 1920, Lateef moved with his family to Detroit five years later. He became acquainted with many top musicians who were part of Detroits active music scene and by age 18 he was touring professionally with swing bands led by Lucky Millinder, Roy Eldridge, Hot Lips Page and Ernie Fields.