Biography
American jazz trumpeter, 'A Night in Tunisia', bebop pioneer
Influence
Pioneered bebop, influenced countless jazz musicians worldwide
Historical context
American jazz trumpeter, 'A Night in Tunisia', bebop pioneer Pioneered bebop, influenced countless jazz musicians worldwide Known for his bent trumpet and pioneered bebop with Charlie Parker
Associated instruments
- Trumpet
- Composition
- Conducting
Specimen note
Known for his bent trumpet and pioneered bebop with Charlie Parker