Tina Brooks

Tina Brooks
Photo by Francis Wolff
Photo by Francis Wolff
Background information
Birth nameHarold Floyd Brooks
Also known asTina Brooks
Born(1932-06-07)June 7, 1932
Fayetteville, North Carolina, United States
DiedAugust 13, 1974(1974-08-13) (aged 42)
New York City, New York
GenresHard bop
Occupation(s)Musician, composer, bandleader
InstrumentTenor saxophone
Years active1951–1961
LabelsBlue Note
Formerly ofFreddie 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.

  1. ^ Colin Larkin, ed. (1992). The Guinness Who's Who of Jazz (First ed.). Guinness Publishing. p. 62. ISBN 0-85112-580-8.

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