Doc Cheatham
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Saxophonists · 1905–1997

Doc Cheatham

American jazz trumpeter, singer, and bandleader (1905-1997)

Born
13 June 1905
Nashville
Died
2 June 1997
Washington, D.C.
Country
United States
Record labels
Sackville Records
Discography
5 albums

Biography

Doc Cheatham was a jazz musician who played saxophone and trumpet. Doc Cheatham was born on 13 June 1905 in Nashville and died on 2 June 1997 in Washington, D.C.. The music is usually filed under jazz and swing. Record labels: Sackville Records. The discography here lists 5 albums, from “Hey Doc!” (1975) to “The Fabulous Doc Cheatham” (2012).

Adolphus Anthony Cheatham, better known as Doc Cheatham (June 13, 1905 – June 2, 1997), was an American jazz trumpeter, singer, and bandleader. He is also the grandfather of musician Theo Croker.

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Discography

Studio and live albums

Hey Doc! 1975 · Black and Blue
Dear Doc … 1992
Swinging Down in New Orleans 1994
Doc Cheatham & Nicholas Payton 1997
The Fabulous Doc Cheatham 2012

Also plays on

Albums where Doc Cheatham is credited as a sideman

Frequently asked questions

What instrument did Doc Cheatham play?

Doc Cheatham is known for playing saxophone and trumpet.

When and where was Doc Cheatham born?

Doc Cheatham was born 13 June 1905 in Nashville.

What are Doc Cheatham's best-known albums?

Albums in our database include Hey Doc! (1975), Dear Doc … (1992), Swinging Down in New Orleans (1994) and Doc Cheatham & Nicholas Payton (1997).

External links

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