Jazz Greats: Cootie Williams

Charles Melvin "Cootie"Williams (July 10, 1911 –September 15, 1985)

Jazz Trumpeter, Cootie Williams, had a long career that included stints with major Bands and interactions with younger future stars in his Band. Please take a listen here and have a sweet Saturday: Echoes Of Harlem

 

Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cootie_Williams

Background information
Birth name	Charles Melvin Williams
Born	July 10, 1911 Mobile, Alabama, United States
Died	September 15, 1985 (aged 74) New York, United States
Genres	Jazz, jump blues,[1] R&B
Instruments	Trumpet
Years active	1925–1975
Associated acts	Duk