Pianists · 1928–1997

Tommy Turrentine

American swing and hard bop trumpeter and composer (1928–1997)

Born
22 April 1928
Pittsburgh
Died
13 May 1997
New York City
Country
United States

Biography

Tommy Turrentine was a jazz musician who played piano and trumpet. Tommy Turrentine was born on 22 April 1928 in Pittsburgh and died on 13 May 1997 in New York City. The music is usually filed under jazz, swing and hard bop.

Thomas Walter Turrentine Jr. (April 22, 1928 – May 13, 1997) was a swing and hard bop trumpeter and composer who was active between the 1940s and the 1960s. He rarely worked as a bandleader, and was known for his work as a sideman with drummer Max Roach and his younger brother, the saxophonist Stanley Turrentine.

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Frequently asked questions

What instrument did Tommy Turrentine play?

Tommy Turrentine is known for playing piano and trumpet.

When and where was Tommy Turrentine born?

Tommy Turrentine was born 22 April 1928 in Pittsburgh.

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