Snooky Young

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Born: February 03, 1919 in Dayton, OH
Years Active: 50 's, 60 's, 70 's, 80 's, 90 's
Genre: Jazz

Biography:
A great surviving stylist of the trumpet, Eugene "Snooky" Young is the absolute master of the plunger mute, an instantly recognizable star with whomever he plays. He can make his horn speak, shout, growl, and sigh with his mutes, while always swingin ...More >>

Discography:
1979Horn of Plenty
1978Snooky & Marshall's Album
1971Boys from Dayton
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Member Of:
Clayton-Hamilton Jazz Orchestra
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Similar Artists:
Cootie Williams
Conte Candoli
Clark Terry
Maynard Ferguson
Cat Anderson
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Influenced By:
Roy Eldridge
Louis Armstrong
Charlie Shavers
Miles Davis
Charlie Spivak
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Followers:
Jon Faddis
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