Kenny Dorham

American trumpet player
Born August 30, 1924 in Fairfield, Texas, USA, died December 5, 1972 in New York, New York, USA

He played in the big bands of , , , and the quintet of Charlie Parker. He was a charter member of the original cooperative Jazz Messengers. He also recorded as a sideman with and and replaced in groups led by .
As leader, he recorded in 1956 as . In 1963, Dorham’s group included ; the two men collaborated for several years.
Aged 48, Dorham died from kidney disease.