name

Kenny Dorham, Trumpet/Cornet

dates

b. August 30, 1924; d. December 05, 1972

birth place

Texas

description

A hard bop trumpeter who worked with Charlie Parker, the first version of Art Blakeys Jazz Messengers, and his own groups. He wrote a number of jazz standards, including "Una Mas," and "Blue Bossa."

hot disc

Best of Kenny Dorham: The Blue Note Years

more info

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kenny_Dorham