Kenny Dorham

American trumpet player, born August 30, 1924 in Fairfield, Texas, USA, died December 5, 1972 in New York, New York, USA.

Lauded by critics & his peers, Dorham was one of the most active bebop trumpeters. He played in the big bands of Max Roach Quintet.
In addition he led his own groups., recording in 1956 as Joe Henderson in his group, & the two collaborated much throughout the decade.
At age 48, kidney disease resulted in his ing.