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George Treadwell
George McKinley Treadwell (December 21, 1918 – May 14, 1967) was a distinguished American jazz trumpeter and influential music manager. Born in New Rochelle, New York, Treadwell began his musical career playing trumpet in the house band at Monroe's in Harlem during 1941-1942. He subsequently worked with notable musicians such as Benny Carter in 1942, Ace Harris's Sunset Royals, Tiny Bradshaw, Cootie Williams from 1943 to 1946, and J.C. Heard from 1946 to 1947. During his tenure with Heard, he accompanied renowned artists Etta Jones and Sarah Vaughan, whom he married in 1947.

Transitioning from performance to management in the late 1940s, Treadwell became Sarah Vaughan's manager, a role he continued even after their divorce in 1957. He also managed prominent acts like the Drifters and Ruth Brown, and engaged in artists and repertoire (A&R) work during the 1950s. Notably, Treadwell owned the trademark rights to the Drifters' name, allowing him to control the group's lineup. In 1958, he famously replaced all the original members with the group The Five Crowns, continuing to manage the Drifters until his death.

In his personal life, after his marriage to Vaughan ended, Treadwell married Fayrene Johnson in 1957. He passed away suddenly in 1967, leaving his wife Faye to manage the Drifters. Treadwell's legacy as a musician and manager remains significant in the history of American jazz and popular music.
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