1. Charles Melvin “Cootie” Williams
Jazz Trumpet Musician

2. Early Life Born in Mobile, Alabama Self-taught trumpet player
Toured with bands before moving to New York (1928)
Joined Duke Ellington in his band the next year (Feb )Toured and recorded with Duke Ellington’s band for 11 years
Led his own recording sessions with Lionel Hampton, Billie Holiday, and Teddy Wilson

3. Older Life
Performed as a guest for Benny Goodman’s Carnegie Hall Concert (1938)
Joined Benny Goodman’s orchestra (1940)
Left to head his own band “The Chicago Defender” (1942)
Rejoined Ellington’s band (1962)
Stayed after Ellington’s death (1974)
Died in New York City (1958)

4. Interesting Facts
Mother was a church organist while father owned a gambling house
Toured with Young Family Band at the age of 14
Made first recordings with pianist James P. Johnson (1928)
Famous for playing with a plunger mute
Wrote “Cowpox Boogie” while recovering from small pox (1947)

5. Cootie Williams and his Orchestra (1943)
“Swing Dance”

6. Citations
Yannow, Scott. “Artist Biography.” allmusic.com. N.p., n.d. Web.
“Celluloid Improvisations.” Celluloid Improvisations. N.p., n.d. Web. 09 Sept
“Cootie Williams Biography.” bio.com A&E Networks Television, 1 Apr Web. 09 Sept

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