Cootie Williams

Cootie Williams Cootie Williams American jazz, blues and R&B trumpeter (1911–1985) Charles Melvin "Cootie" Williams (July 10, 1911 – September 15, 1985) was an American jazz, jump blues,[1] and rhythm and blues trumpeter. Quick facts Background information, Birth name ... Cootie Williams Williams sometime between 1938 and 1948 Background information Birth name Charles Melvin Williams Born (1911-07-10)July 10, 1911 Mobile, Alabama, U.S. Died September 15, 1985(1985-09-15) (aged 74) New York City, U.S. Genres Jazz jump blues R&B Occupation Musician Instrument Trumpet Years active 1925–1975 Close Biography Born in Mobile, Alabama, Williams began his professional career at the age of 14 with the Young Family band, which included saxophonist Lester Young.[2] According to Williams he acquired his nickname as a boy…

GENRES: Jazz, Trumpet