John Hubbard Beecher, also known as Little John Beecher (February 8, 1927 – August 6, 1987) was an American bandleader, jazz trumpeter and valve trombonist, and a singer of novelty songs.
[1] Before forming his own band, he played trumpet with Lee Williams.
"[2] Beecher booked his gigs through the National Orchestra Service ("NOS"), a territory band agency in Omaha, Nebraska.
Jimmy Fuller founded The Cavaliers Orchestra[5] in 1946 and served as bandleader until 1976.
Having played trumpet with the Cavaliers since 1973, Beecher became its second bandleader in the spring of 1976.