Ocupation: Trumpeter
Life: August 4, 1901 - July 6, 1971
Birthday: August 4
Death: July 6
Musicians don't retire; they stop when there's no more music in them.
source: 1968 Quoted in the Observer, 21 Apr.
topic: Inspiring, Music, Retirement, Jazz Musician, Inspirational Retirement, Famous Musician, Retirement Age, Black Music