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Don Ferrara

Don Ferrara

Don Ferrara (1928 – 2011) was a white trumpeter of the “cool” school, mostly known for his work with Lee Konitz and the Gerry Mulligan Concert Band, but disappeared early from view. … Read entire article »

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Clifford Brown

Clifford Brown

Clifford Brown (1930 – 1956) was one of the greatest trumpeters of modern jazz and in jazz history, a true genius who brought his instrument to new heights, a magnificent improviser who could play anything without limits, but whose life ended so prematurely in a car crash. … Read entire article »

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Jonah Jones

Jonah Jones

Jonah Jones (1909 – 2000) was a great swing trumpeter who came up with Stuff Smith (1936) and Cab Calloway (1941) and had later great success with his quartet… … Read entire article »

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Bobby Hackett

Bobby Hackett

Bobby Hackett (1915 – 1976) was a magnificent trumpet and cornet player, one of the finest white artists in the vintage tradition, creating highly memorable music for almost forty years from recording debut 1937… … Read entire article »

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Emmett Berry

Emmett Berry

Emmett Berry (1915 – 1993) was one of the greatest swing trumpeters, known for his participation in the Fletcher & Horace Henderson orchestras as well as numerous recording sessions in the 1940s and later… … Read entire article »

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Eddie Tompkins

Eddie Tompkins

Eddie Tompkins (1908 – 1943) was a fine trumpeter, known for his work with Jimmie Lunceford’s orchestra in the late 1930s … … Read entire article »

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Howard McGhee

Howard McGhee

Howard McGhee (1918 – 1987) was one of the greatest trumpeters in the bebop era, first becoming known through his work with Andy Kirk (1942-44), later with Bird in California, JATP and own bands in the forties and later… … Read entire article »

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