Melvin Clarke Lastie, Sr. (November 18, 1930 – December 4, 1972) was an American R&B trumpeter, flugelhornist, and cornetist.[1] He also played jazz and was a session musician on many soul and rock records of the 1960s.
Lastie was born in New Orleans, Louisiana[1] to Frank and Alice Hill Lastie. Melvin's four brothers were Chester, David, Joseph, and Walter, and his sister was Betty Ann.[2]
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