Nate Kazebier

Nate Kazebier (August 13, 1912 – October 22, 1969) was an American jazz trumpeter.

His early experience was in territory bands in the Midwest, with Austin Wylie, Jan Garber, and Slats Randall.

In 1939–40 he was a member of Gene Krupa's first big band, then worked with Jimmy Dorsey from 1940–1943.

He spent time in the military during World War II, then returned to play with Goodman in 1946–47.

From the late 1940s into the 1960s, he worked in the studios in California, playing with Ray Bauduc among many others.