Cootie Williams

American jazz trumpet player; born July 10, 1911 in Mobile, Alabama, USA, died September 15, 1985 in New York City, New York, USA. Williams began his career with the Young family band, which included Lester Young, when he was aged 14. A member of the orchestra of Duke Ellington from 1929, he replaced Bubber Miley whose 'growl' technique he expanded.