Tina Brooks | |
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Background information | |
Birth name | Harold Floyd Brooks |
Also known as | Tina Brooks |
Born | Fayetteville, North Carolina, United States | June 7, 1932
Died | August 13, 1974 New York City, New York | (aged 42)
Genres | Hard bop |
Occupation(s) | Musician, composer, bandleader |
Instrument | Tenor saxophone |
Years active | 1951–1961 |
Labels | Blue Note |
Formerly of | Freddie Hubbard Jackie McLean Freddie Redd Kenny Burrell Jimmy Smith |
Harold Floyd "Tina" Brooks (June 7, 1932 – August 13, 1974)[1] was an American jazz tenor saxophonist and composer best remembered for his work in the hard bop style.