Clarence Francis Cherock[1] known professionally as Shorty Sherock (November 17, 1915 – February 19, 1980)[2] was an American swing jazz trumpeter.
[2] He was a featured soloist in Los Angeles in 1944 at the first Jazz at the Philharmonic concert.
[2] The concert included Nat King Cole, Illinois Jacquet, J. J. Johnson, Jack McVea, and Les Paul.
On January 31, 1946, Sherock recorded Leonard Feather's composition "Snafu".
[5] He worked as a film studio musician in Los Angeles, California.