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Active

1940s - 1970s

Born

August 30, 1924 in Fairfield, TX

Died

December 5, 1972 in New York City, NY

Genre

Jazz

Styles

Bop Hard Bop Jazz Instrument Trumpet Jazz

Also Known As

McKinley Howard Dorham
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Kenny Dorham

Biography by Ron Wynn

Talented bop-oriented trumpeter who was at the center of the bebop scene and played in some very significant bands.
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Album Highlights

  • Afro-Cuban
    Kenny Dorham
    Afro-Cuban
  • Una Mas
    Kenny Dorham
    Una Mas
  • Whistle Stop
    Kenny Dorham
    Whistle Stop
  • 'Round About Midnight at the Cafe Bohemia, Vols. 1-2
    Kenny Dorham
    'Round About Midnight a …
  • Matador
    Kenny Dorham
    Matador
  • Complete Savoy and Small Group
    Kenny Dorham
    Complete Savoy and Smal …
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Artists Themes

  • Day Driving
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