King Kolax

King Kolax
King Kolax c. 1943
King Kolax c. 1943
Background information
Birth nameWilliam Little
Born(1912-11-06)November 6, 1912
Kansas City, Missouri, U.S.
DiedDecember 18, 1991(1991-12-18) (aged 79)
Chicago, Illinois
GenresJazz, blues
Occupation(s)Musician, bandleader
InstrumentTrumpet
Years active1930–1981

King Kolax (born William Little, November 6, 1912 – December 18, 1991)[1] was an American jazz trumpeter and bandleader.

  1. ^ Eagle, Bob; LeBlanc, Eric S. (2013). Blues - A Regional Experience. Santa Barbara: Praeger Publishers. p. 356. ISBN 978-0313344237.