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Howard McGhee Musical artist

Howard McGhee (March 6, 1918 in Tulsa, Oklahoma – July 17, 1987 in 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.

Personal facts

Birth date	March 06, 1918
Birth place	Oklahoma , Tulsa Oklahoma
Date of death	July 17, 1987
Place of death	New York City , New York

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