American trumpet player, born August 30, 1924 in Fairfield, Texas, USA, died December 5, 1972 in New York, New York, USA.
Lauded by critics & his peers, Dorham was one of the most active bebop trumpeters. He played in the big bands of Lionel Hampton, Billy Eckstine, Dizzy Gillespie, & Mercer Ellington & 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 & Sonny Rollins, & he replaced Clifford Brown in the Max Roach Quintet.
In addition he led his own groups., recording in 1956 as Kenny Dorham And The Jazz Prophets. In 1963 Dorham had Joe Henderson in his group, & the two collaborated much throughout the decade.
At age 48, kidney disease resulted in his passing.
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Kenny Dorham has released 31+ albums. Some of their notable releases include Blue Bossa In The Bronx (Live From The Blue Morocco), Four Classic Albums Second Set, Four Classic Albums. Explore their complete discography on this page.
Some of Kenny Dorham's most popular tracks include Alone Together - Rudy Van Gelder Remaster 2006, My Ideal, Dorham's Epitaph - Remastered 2014, Alone Together, Afrodisia. Listen to these songs and discover more from their extensive catalog.
American trumpet player, born August 30, 1924 in Fairfield, Texas, USA, died December 5, 1972 in New York, New York, USA.Lauded by critics & his peers, Dorham was one of the most active bebop trumpete... Read the full biography on this page.
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