Saxophonists · 1932–1974

Tina Brooks

American musician (1932–1974)

Born
7 June 1932
Fayetteville
Died
13 August 1974
New York City
Country
United States
Active
1951–
Record labels
Blue Note
Discography
4 albums

Biography

Tina Brooks was a jazz musician who played saxophone. Tina Brooks was born on 7 June 1932 in Fayetteville and died on 13 August 1974 in New York City. The music is usually filed under jazz. Record labels: Blue Note. The discography here lists 4 albums, from “Minor Move” (1958) to “The Waiting Game” (1999).

Harold Floyd "Tina" Brooks (June 7, 1932 – August 13, 1974) was an American jazz tenor saxophonist and composer best remembered for his work in the hard bop style.

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Discography

Studio and live albums

Minor Move 1958 · Capitol Records True Blue 1960 · Blue Note
Back to the Tracks 1990
The Waiting Game 1999

Also plays on

Albums where Tina Brooks is credited as a sideman

1958 House Party — Jimmy Smith tenor saxophone
1958 Blue Lights, Volume 1 — Kenny Burrell tenor saxophone
1959 The Sermon! — Jimmy Smith tenor saxophone
1959 On View at the Five Spot Cafe — Kenny Burrell with Art Blakey tenor saxophone
1960 Jackie's Bag — Jackie McLean tenor saxophone
1979 Confirmation — Jimmy Smith tenor saxophone
1980 Swingin' — Kenny Burrell tenor saxophone
1980 Cool Blues — Jimmy Smith tenor saxophone
1980 Street Singer — Jackie McLean & Tina Brooks tenor saxophone
1996 Music From the Connection Composed By: Freddie Redd — Howard McGhee With Tina Brooks, Milt Hinton and Osie Johnson tenor saxophone
1997 Blue Lights, Volumes 1 & 2 — Kenny Burrell tenor saxophone
2011 Dusty Blue + The Connection — Howard McGhee tenor saxophone

Frequently asked questions

What instrument did Tina Brooks play?

Tina Brooks is known for playing saxophone.

When and where was Tina Brooks born?

Tina Brooks was born 7 June 1932 in Fayetteville.

What are Tina Brooks's best-known albums?

Albums in our database include Minor Move (1958), True Blue (1960) and Back to the Tracks (1990).

External links

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