1919 - 2011
Snooky Young American Trumpeter
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Snooky Young had an encounter with Lionel Hampton.
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American Trumpeter Snooky Young was born Eugene Edward Young on 3rd February, 1919 in Dayton, OH and passed away on 11th May 2011 Newport Beach, CA aged 92. He is most remembered for 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 swinging irresistibly. His zodiac sign is Aquarius.
Snooky Young is a member of the following lists: People from Dayton, Ohio, Burials at Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Hollywood Hills) and 1919 births.
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Details
| First Name |
Snooky
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| Last Name |
Young
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| Full Name at Birth |
Eugene Edward Young
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| Birthday |
3rd February, 1919
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| Birthplace |
Dayton, OH
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| Died |
11th May, 2011
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| Place of Death |
Newport Beach, CA
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| Cause of Death |
Lung Disease
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| Build |
Slim
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| Eye Color |
Brown - Dark
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| Hair Color |
Salt and Pepper
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| Zodiac Sign |
Aquarius
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| Sexuality |
Straight
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| Ethnicity |
Black
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| Nationality |
American
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| Occupation Text |
Trumpet Player
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| Occupation |
Trumpeter
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| Claim to Fame |
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 swinging irresistibly
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| Music Genre (Text) |
Jazz
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| Music Genre |
Jazz
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| Music Style |
Swing
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| Instrument |
Trumpet
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| Instrument (text) |
Trumpet, Flugelhorn
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| Record Label |
Master Jazz, Concord Jazz
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| Associated Acts |
Tony Bennett, Clayton-Hamilton Jazz Orchestra, Count Basie Orchestra, Lionel Hampton, Quincy Jones, Thad Jones/Mel Lewis Big Band, B. B. King, Jimmie Lunceford Orchestra, The Tonight Show Band, Wes Montgomery, Sarah Vaughan, The Band
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| Official Websites |
www.allmusic.com/artist/snooky-young-mn0000028857, www.allaboutjazz.com/php/article.php?id=32519#.Uz3vpFeyo5w
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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.
