Cootie Williams - Wikipedia
Charles Melvin "Cootie" Williams (July 10, 1911 – September 15, 1985) was an American jazz, jump blues, [1] and rhythm and blues trumpeter.
Cootie Williams | Biography, Music, & Facts | Britannica
Cootie Williams (born July 10, 1911?, Mobile, Alabama, U.S.—died September 15, 1985, New York City, New York) was an American trumpeter whose mastery of mutes and expressive effects made him one of the most distinctive jazz musicians.
Cootie Williams Musician - All About Jazz
2025年1月15日 · Whether playing the muted colourful compositions of Ellington, or playing in the full-throated manner that reflected his admiration for Louis Armstrong, the distinctive trumpet playing of Cootie Williams remains one of the lasting joys of jazz.
Cootie Williams Biography - Jazz Standards
Cootie Williams was an integral part of Duke Ellington ’s band and a valued soloist from 1929-1940. He replaced trumpeter Bubber Miley whose plunger mute and growl contributed to the Ellington band’s distinctive sound. Williams was able to expand on that role with his superior technique and has influenced players such as Wynton Marsalis.
Cootie Williams, Jazz Trumpeter of Big Band Era, Dies
1985年9月16日 · Jazz trumpeter Charles M. (Cootie) Williams, considered one of the greatest of all time, died Saturday night at his home on New York’s Long Island. He was 77. Williams spent more than 24 years,...
Cootie Williams - Wikiwand
Charles Melvin "Cootie" Williams was an American jazz, jump blues, and rhythm and blues trumpeter.
Cootie Williams: The Trumpet Maestro of Swing and Beyond
2024年7月10日 · Born Charles Melvin Williams one hundred and thirteen years ago today on July 10, 1911, in Mobile, Alabama, Cootie Williams left an indelible mark on the world of jazz with his virtuosity on the trumpet and his innovative contributions to the genre.
Cootie Williams Songs, Albums, Reviews, Bio & ... | AllMusic
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Williams, Cootie - Encyclopedia.com
Williams, Cootie (Charles Melvin), important jazz trumpet, long associated with Duke Ellington, leader; b. Mobile, Ala., July 10, 1911; d. N.Y., Sept. 15, 1985. He said he got his nickname when, as a small child, he heard a live band and later described their playing as “cootie, cootie, cootie” (not from the slang word for head lice).
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Cootie Williams, Charles Melvin “Cootie” Williams (July 10, 1911 – September 15, 1985) was an American jazz, jump blues, and rhythm and blues trumpeter. Born in Mobile, Alabama, United States, Cootie Williams began his professional career with the Young Family band, which included saxophonist Lester Young, when he was 14 years old.