New Grove dict. of jazz (Glenn, (Evans) Tyree; b. Nov. 23, 1912, Corsicana, TX, d. May 18, 1974, Englewood, NJ; trombonist and vibraphonist)
African American National Biography, accessed April 22, 2015, via Oxford African American Studies Center database (Glenn, Tyree; jazz musician, trombonist, vibraphonist; born 23 November 1912 in Corsicana, Texas, United States; played with Tommy Mills's Orchestra (1934-1936) and Charlie Echols's big band (1936); toured with Ethel Waters's backup band (1939); worked with Cab Calloway Orchestra (1940-1946); toured Europe with Don Redman's band (1946); gained recognition while with Duke Ellington band (1947-1951); worked for WPIX-TV; led his own band (1950s); played with Louis Armstrong All-Stars (1965-1971); died 18 May 1974 in Englewood, New Jersey, United States)