Cootie Williams

Cootie Williams
Williams sometime between 1938 and 1948
Williams sometime between 1938 and 1948
Background information
Birth nameCharles Melvin Williams
Born(1911-07-10)July 10, 1911
Mobile, Alabama, U.S.
DiedSeptember 15, 1985(1985-09-15) (aged 74)
New York City, U.S.
Genres
OccupationMusician
InstrumentTrumpet
Years active1925–1975

Charles Melvin "Cootie" Williams (July 10, 1911 – September 15, 1985) was an American jazz, jump blues,[1] and rhythm and blues trumpeter.

  1. ^ Du Noyer, Paul (2003). The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Music (1st ed.). Fulham, London, UK: Flame Tree Publishing. p. 181. ISBN 1-904041-96-5.