Cootie Williams

A full, rich-toned jazz trumpeter who played with top bands such as Duke Ellington, Lionel Hampton and Benny Goodman.

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1920s - 1970s

July 10, 1911 in Mobile, AL

September 15, 1985 in New York, NY

Jazz, Blues, R&B

Jazz Blues, New York Blues, Regional Blues, Swing, West Coast Blues, Big Band, Jump Blues, Early R&B, Jazz Instrument, Trumpet Jazz

Charles "Cootie" Williams

Charles Melvin Williams

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