Cootie Williams

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Cootie Williams

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American jazz trumpet player; born July 10, 1911 in Mobile, Alabama, USA, died September 15, 1985 in New York City, New York, USA

Williams began his career with the Young family band, which included Lester Young, when he was aged 14. A member of the orchestra of Duke Ellington from 1929, he replaced Bubber Miley whose 'growl' technique he expanded. He was succeeded by Ray Nance in 1940 when Williams joined Benny Goodman, remaining with Goodman for a year. During the 1940s, he led his own orchestra, with both Thelonious Monk and Bud Powell hired as the pianist during this period. Williams rejoined Ellington in 1962 remaining until 1974.

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Juice Head Baby

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Slidin' And Glidin'

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Diga Diga Doo

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Round midnight

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Do Nothing Till You Hear From Me

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20 live performances · data from Setlist.fm

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1959
1958
1956
1954

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February 3, 1959

Volkshaus

Zurich, Zürich, Switzerland

  • 1. St. Louis Blues


May 8, 1958

Apollo Theater

New York, New York, United States


May 7, 1958

Apollo Theater

New York, New York, United States


May 6, 1958

Apollo Theater

New York, New York, United States


May 5, 1958

Apollo Theater

New York, New York, United States

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Cootie Williams has released 6 albums between 1957 and 1980. Notable releases include I Giganti Del Jazz Vol. 12, The Solid Trumpet Of Cootie Williams, Do Nothing Till You Hear From . . . Cootie. Explore their complete discography on this page.

Cootie Williams' most-played tracks include Juice Head Baby, Slidin' And Glidin', Diga Diga Doo, Round midnight, Do Nothing Till You Hear From Me. Listen to these songs and explore more from their catalog on this page.

American jazz trumpet player; born July 10, 1911 in Mobile, Alabama, USA, died September 15, 1985 in New York City, New York, USAWilliams began his career with the Young family band, which included Lester Young, when he was aged 14. A member of the o... Read the full biography on this page.

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