Lebert Lombardo
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Lebert Lombardo was a younger brother of Royal Canadians bandleader Guy Lombardo
. Along with other brother Carmen
, he was a member of the original Royal Canadians, playing trumpet and occasionally singing. His younger brother Victor Lombardo
joined the band later, although Victor was never a partner; ownership of the band remained with the three older brothers.
Lebert Lombardo was never a jazz musician, but famed trumpeter Louis Armstrong named Lebert as one of his favorite trumpeters, citing Lombardo's ability to play the melody beautifully.
After Guy Lombardo's death in 1977, Lebert's son Bill briefly assumed the role of bandleader. They both retired a few years later, ending the involvement of the Lombardo family in the band.
Guy Lombardo
Gaetano Alberto "Guy" Lombardo was a Canadian-American bandleader and violinist.Forming "The Royal Canadians" in 1924 with his brothers Carmen, Lebert, and Victor and other musicians from his hometown, Lombardo led the group to international success, billing themselves as creating "The Sweetest...
. Along with other brother Carmen
Carmen Lombardo
Carmen Lombardo was the younger brother of bandleader Guy Lombardo. He was a vocalist and composer whose compositions included the 1928 classic "Sweethearts on Parade", which was number one for three weeks in 1929 on the U.S...
, he was a member of the original Royal Canadians, playing trumpet and occasionally singing. His younger brother Victor Lombardo
Victor Lombardo
Victor Lombardo was the youngest brother of Royal Canadians bandleader Guy Lombardo. Along with brothers Carmen and Lebert, he was a member of the original Royal Canadians, playing saxophone with the band. He ultimately replaced older brother Guy as bandleader after Guy's 1977 death....
joined the band later, although Victor was never a partner; ownership of the band remained with the three older brothers.
Lebert Lombardo was never a jazz musician, but famed trumpeter Louis Armstrong named Lebert as one of his favorite trumpeters, citing Lombardo's ability to play the melody beautifully.
After Guy Lombardo's death in 1977, Lebert's son Bill briefly assumed the role of bandleader. They both retired a few years later, ending the involvement of the Lombardo family in the band.