Kenny Dorham

American trumpet player

Born August 30, 1924 in Fairfield, Texas, USA, died December 5, 1972 in New York, New York, USA

He played in the big bands of [a136133], [a311744], [a64694], [a323069] and the quintet of [a=Charlie Parker]. He was a charter member of the original cooperative [url=http://www.discogs.com/artist/262128-Art-Blakey-The-Jazz-Messengers]Jazz Messengers[/url]. He also recorded as a sideman with [a145256] and [a145264] and replaced [a259082] in groups led by [a229498].

As leader, he recorded in 1956 as [a1412542]. In 1963, Dorham's group included [a10079]; the two men collaborated for several years.

Aged 48, Dorham died from kidney disease.