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Snooky Young
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Trumpeters · 1919–2011

Snooky Young

American musician (1919–2011)

Born
3 February 1919
Dayton
Died
11 May 2011
Newport Beach
Country
United States

Biography

Snooky Young was a jazz musician who played trumpet and flugelhorn. Snooky Young was born on 3 February 1919 in Dayton and died on 11 May 2011 in Newport Beach. The music is usually filed under jazz. Honours include NEA Jazz Masters.

Eugene Edward "Snooky" Young (February 3, 1919 – May 11, 2011) was an American jazz trumpeter. He was known for his mastery of the plunger mute, with which he was able to create a wide range of sounds.

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Also plays on

Albums where Snooky Young is credited as a sideman

1959 Welcome to the Club — Nat King Cole trumpet
1961 Genius + Soul = Jazz — Ray Charles trumpet
1961 First Time! The Count Meets the Duke — Duke Ellington and Count Basie trumpet
1961 I’ve Grown Accustomed to Her Face — Tony Bennett, Al Tornello trumpet

Awards

Historic 78 rpm records

  • HIGH TIDE (I Ain't Mad At You) Count Basie and his Orchestra · Taps Miller · Harry Edison · Snooky… · 1945 archive.org ↗
  • HIGH TIDE (I Ain't Mad At You) Count Basie and his Orchestra · Taps Miller · Harry Edison · Snooky… · 1945 archive.org ↗

Frequently asked questions

What instrument did Snooky Young play?

Snooky Young is known for playing trumpet and flugelhorn.

When and where was Snooky Young born?

Snooky Young was born 3 February 1919 in Dayton.

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