Band, US
Singer of R&B/Soul
In the early 1970s, the collective known as The California Playboys served as the backing band for R&B singer Lester Young on a series of 45 singles, before branching out to record a sole full-length LP under their own name, Trying To Become A Millionaire. The band consisted of primary arranger Robert Jacobs (guitar), Julian Vaught (second guitar and sax), Lenell Salone (guitar), Kelvin Dixon (vocals and drums), Jackie Rogers (trumpet), Kenney Dunaway (guitar) and William Smith (lead singer).
![]() | Kelvin Dixon dr, voc |
![]() | Julian Vaught sax, g |
![]() | Kenney Dunaway g |
![]() | William Smith voc |
![]() | Jackie Jay Rogers tr, eb |
Track list and 30sec audio provided by
Title | Artist | Year | Type |
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Trying To Become A Millionaire | The California Playboys | 1976 | Album |
Wobble Time / You'll Miss Me | Lester Young And His The California Playboys | Single | |
Bugaloo Pete | Lester Young And The California Playboys | Single | |
Funky, Funky Horse | Lester Young And The California Playboys | Single |