Roger Bissell

American trombonist, arranger and writer. Father of Andrew Bissell. Born in 1948. He grew up in Iowa during 1950s-60s, studying for 8 years with Rex Peer. He earned B.S. & M.A. degrees in music from Iowa State University & the University of Iowa. Bissell worked on many jazz & commercial recordings, freelancing as an arranger in Nashville. He also played 3 seasons at Opryland. Author of Things They Didn't Teach Me in Music School: Practical Pointers for Making Music and Living Life (2024).