Billy Brooks

Billy Brooks was an American jazz trumpeter and composer born on August 16, 1926, in Mobile, Alabama. He had a notable career, working as a session musician since the 1950s and collaborating with prominent artists such as the Four Tops, Tina Turner, Cal Tjader, and Ray Charles. Brooks passed away on December 24, 2002, in Amsterdam, the Netherlands. His contributions to jazz are reflected in albums like "Windows of the Mind," showcasing his deep involvement in the genre. Despite his prolific work and collaborations, detailed personal or later career specifics are not widely documented.

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El Babaku (Live at the Jazz Galerie)
Ep - 6 Tracks - Released September 11, 2015
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  1. December 1, 1974