Doc Cheatham

Doc Cheatham
Born: Jun 13, 1905 in Nashville, TN
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Died: Jun 2, 1997 in Washington, D.C.
Genre: Jazz
Styles: Swing, Dixieland
Biography: Doc Cheatham was without question the greatest 90-year old trumpeter of all time; in fact, no brass player over the age of 80 had ever played with his power, range, confidence, and melodic creativity. Most trumpeters fade while in their 60s due to the physical difficulty of their instrument, but Cheatham ...Read full biography
The Fabulous
Released: 1983
Label: Parkwood
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The ageless trumpeter Doc Cheatham (who was 78 years old at the time of this studio session) is remarkable. Most trumpeters fade when they hit their sixties, but he continues to gain in strength, hitting ...Read full review
Swinging Down in New Orleans
Released: 1995
Label: Jazzology
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Although it has not gotten the publicity that his Columbia and Verve CDs received, this is one of the finest of all Doc Cheatham albums. Age 88 at the time, Cheatham had not lost a thing and plays miraculously ...Read full review
More Doc Cheatham albums: Main Albums (24), Compilations (3)
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