Howard McGhee (March 6, 1918, Tulsa, Oklahoma – July 17, 1987, New York City) was one of the first bebop jazz trumpeters, together with Dizzy Gillespie, Fats Navarro and Idrees Sulieman. He was known for his fast fingers and very high notes. What is generally not known is the influence that he had on younger hard bop trumpeters, together with Fats Navarro.
Influential bebop jazz trumpeter and arranger of the 1940's and 50's, best remembered for his work with the bands of Lionel Hampton and Andy Kirk. Later famously recorded with Charlie Parker and Fats Navarro. His later career was severely encumbered by drug addiction and as a victim of racism.
Actor
Title
Year
Status
Character
The Crimson Canary
1945
Howard McGhee - Trumpeter (uncredited)
Soundtrack
Title
Year
Status
Character
Joyful Noise
2012
performer: "In Walked Bud"
Self
Title
Year
Status
Character
The Joe Franklin Show
1970
TV Series
Himself
In memoriam Charlie Parker
1967
TV Movie
Himself - Musician (tp)
Known for movies
In memoriam Charlie Parker (1967) as Himself - Musician (tp)
Joyful Noise (2012) as Soundtrack
The Joe Franklin Show (1970) as Himself
The Crimson Canary (1945) as Howard McGhee - Trumpeter
$2 Million
