Tribute Mondays: Harold Floyd " Tina " Brooks

Harold Floyd Brooks (June 7, 1932 – August 13, 1974)

Hard Bop, Blues and Funk Tenor Saxophonist, Bandleader and Composer, Harold Flyod "Tina" Brooks, was an underrated musician that saw most of his Blue Note Records sessions shelved during his lifetime. He worked as a sideman with Freddie Hubbard, Lionel Hampton, Kenny Burrell and others. His unreleased works has been released since his death in 1974 at aged 42 years old and have become regarded pieces. Thanks for your contribution Mr. Brooks, you are appreciated. Please take a listen here and have a good Monday: Street singer and The waiting game

Source: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tina_Brooks

Background information
Birth name	Harold Floyd Brooks
Also known as	Tina Brooks
Born	June 7, 1932 Fayetteville, North Carolina, United States
Died	August 13, 1974(aged 42) New York City, New York
Genres	Hard bop
Occupation(s)	Musician, composer, bandleader
Instruments	Tenor saxophone
Years active	1951–1961
Labels	Blue Note
Associated acts	Freddie Hubbard Jackie McLean Freddie Redd Kenny Burrell Jimmy Smith