Johnny Coles

Johnny Coles Johnny Coles American jazz trumpeter (1926–1997) For other people named John Coles, see John Coles (disambiguation). John Coles (July 3, 1926 – December 21, 1997) was an American jazz trumpeter. Quick facts Background information, Born ... Johnny Coles Background information Born (1926-07-03)July 3, 1926 Trenton, New Jersey, U.S. Died December 21, 1997(1997-12-21) (aged 71) Philadelphia, U.S. Genres Jazz Occupation Musician Instrument Trumpet Years active late 1940s – early 1990s Close Early life Coles was born in Trenton, New Jersey, on July 3, 1926.[1] He grew up in Philadelphia and was self-taught on trumpet.[1] Later life and career Coles spent his early career playing with R&B groups, including those of Eddie Vinson (1948–1951), Bull Moose Jackson (1952), and Earl…

GENRES: Jazz, Trumpet