Bill Dillard

William Dillard (July 20, 1911 – January 16, 1995) was an American jazz trumpeter, actor, and singer.

Background
Dillard was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and played in bands led by Jelly Roll Morton, Benny Carter, Luis Russell and Teddy Hill, among others. He also had an acting career on Broadway, including in One Mo' Time.

Discography
With Dizzy Gillespie With Earle Warren
 * The Complete RCA Victor Recordings (Bluebird, 1937–1949, [1995])
 * Earle Warren (RCA, 1974)