Snooky Young
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For other people named Eugene Young, see Eugene Young (disambiguation).
Eugene Edward "Snooky" Young (February 3, 1919 – May 11, 2011)[2] was an American jazz trumpeter. He was known for his mastery of the plunger mute, with which he was able to create a wide range of sounds.
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Born | (1919-02-03)February 3, 1919 Dayton, Ohio, U.S. |
Died | May 11, 2011(2011-05-11) (aged 92) Newport Beach, California, U.S.[1] |
Genres | Jazz |
Instrument(s) | Trumpet, flugelhorn |
Labels | Master Jazz, Concord Jazz |
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