Cootie Williams

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

Cootie Williams
Williams c. 1947
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
Occupation(s)Musician
Instrument(s)Trumpet
Years active1925–1975
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