Biography

Dick Nash is the epitome of a top call studio musician. He can play any style of music at the highest level, anytime, anywhere. One of the most recorded trombonists in the history of the instrument, his illustrious career has spanned over six decades. With Henry Mancini he recorded 15 albums and soundtracks always had something beautiful to play. Peter Gunn, Mr. Lucky, all the movies. Soldier In the Rain, Hatari. Nash playing actor Jimmy Stewart's trombone solos on Glenn Miller Story.
- IMDb mini biography by: Anonymous

The ITA Board of Directors, Board of Advisors and Council of Past Presidents have voted Dick Nash, legendary trombonist of the Los Angeles recording industry, to receive the 2008 ITA Award.

Jazz trombonist of the big band era. Played in the bands of Sam Donahue, Tex Beneke and Harry James. Later became a noted studio musician in Hollywood.