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American jazz trumpeter, singer, and composer (1924–1972)

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Type
Person
Gender
Male
Origin
United States
Active from
1924-08-30
Active to
1972-12-05
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McKinley Howard (Kenny) Dorham (August 30, 1924 - December 5, 1972) was an American jazz trumpeter, singer, and composer born in Fairfield, Texas. Dorham was one of the most active bebop trumpeters. He played in the big bands of Billy Eckstine, Dizzy Gillespie, Lionel Hampton and Mercer Ellington and the quintet of Charlie Parker. He was a charter member of the original cooperative Jazz Messengers. He also recorded as a sideman with Thelonious Monk and Sonny Rollins <a href="https://www.last.fm

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Instance of
human
Gender
male
Citizenship
United States
Place of birth
Fairfield
Place of death
New York City
Occupation
jazz musician
Languages spoken
English language
Genre
jazz
Instrument
voice
Record label
Blue Note
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Kenny Dorham
date of birth
1924-08-30
date of death
1972-12-05
birth name
McKinley Howard Dorham
ethnic group
African Americans
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