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Cootie Williams (Trumpet Player) - Age, Birthday, Bio, Facts, Family, Net Worth, Height & More

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Cootie Williams
Charles Melvin "Cootie" Williams is an American jazz, jump blues, rhythm and blues player.
Birth nameCharles Melvin Williams
BornJuly 10, 1911, Mobile, Alabama, U.S.
DiedSeptember 15, 1985, New York City
GenresJazz, jump blues, R&B
Occupation(s)Musician
InstrumentsTrumpet
Years active1925–1975
Associated actsDuke Ellington, Rex Stewart

About Cootie Williams

Trumpet Player Cootie Williams was born on July 10, 1911 in Mobile, Alabama, United States (He dies at the age of 74, on September 15, 1985).

Jazz trumpeter who appeared on many of Pianist Duke Ellington's famous albums with his ensemble.

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Cootie Williams before becoming famous

Cootie Williams was born in the Zodiac sign Cancer (The Crab), and 1911 is also the year of Pig (豬) in the Chinese Zodiac.

He began playing trombone in the school marching band, then tuba, and finally trumpet at the age of eight.

Achievement of Cootie Williams

When he moved to New York at the height of the swing era, he developed a more danceable jazz style, earning him an invitation to join Pianist Duke Ellington's ensemble.

Cootie Williams's Family, Spouse, Dating and Relationship

He was born in the city of Mobile in the state of Alabama. His mother was a church organist, while his father ran a gambling establishment.

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Cootie Williams Collabed with

He collaborated on sessions with Lionel Hampton and Jazz Singer Billie Holiday, as well as performing at Carnegie Hall with Benny Goodman, in addition to his work with Ellington.

Cootie Williams Income & Net worth

Cootie Williams's income mainly comes from the work that created his reputation: a trumpet player. Information about his net worth in 2024 is being updated as soon as possible by allfamous.org, you can contact to tell us Net Worth of the Cootie Williams.

Cootie Williams Height and Weight

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Latest information about Cootie Williams updated on March 15 2023.