- Born
- 29 May 1922
Fayetteville - Died
- 11 April 2002
New York City - Country
- United States
Biography
Bubba Brooks was a jazz musician who played saxophone. Bubba Brooks was born on 29 May 1922 in Fayetteville and died on 11 April 2002 in New York City. The music is usually filed under jazz.
David Kenneth Brooks, Jr., better known as Bubba Brooks or Bubber Brooks (May 29, 1922 in Fayetteville, North Carolina – April 11, 2002) was an American jazz tenor saxophonist. He was the brother of Tina Brooks. Brooks's first professional gig was with the medicine show of Pepper McAllister. He served in the Army during World War II, there he played with James Moody. He moved to New York City after his discharge in 1944, where he played at Minton's Playhouse and the Harlem Grill. He toured North Carolina in a band alongside Sonny Payne in 1947, then played with George Barkley at the Baby Grand in New York; he first recorded with Barkley around 1947 or 1948. He then played with Sonny Thompson from 1948 to 1957. In 1958, he worked with Jimmy McCracklin and, in 1961, with Phil Upchurch; he also did session work with pop musicians in the 1960s.
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Frequently asked questions
What instrument did Bubba Brooks play?
Bubba Brooks is known for playing saxophone.
When and where was Bubba Brooks born?
Bubba Brooks was born 29 May 1922 in Fayetteville.
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