Kenny Dorham

A legendary jazz trumpeter, Kenny Dorham had a deeply moving, pure tone on trumpet; his sound was clear, sharp, and piercing, especially during ballads. He could spin out phrases and lines, but when he slowly and sweetly played the melody, it was an evocative event. Dorham was a gifted all-around trumpeter but seldom showcased his complete skills, preferring an understated approach. He was also a skilled composer, and his Latin tune "Blue Bossa," popularized on a classic 1963 recording with Joe Henderson, is a beloved standard. While he never received much publicity, his Blue ...