Johnny Coles

trumpet, flugelhorn · 1926–1996 · Trenton (New Jersey)

Johnny Coles is a trumpeter known for a lyrical style and a warm sound, especially on flugelhorn. A much sought-after sideman, he played with Gil Evans, Charles Mingus and Duke Ellington.

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Styles

• Hard bop

Landmark tracks

• Little Johnny C (1963)
• Hobo Joe (1963)
• Jano (1963)

Sources

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