Johnny Dunn

Trumpet Player

Birthday February 19, 1897

Birth Sign Pisces

Birthplace Tennessee

DEATH DATE Aug 20, 1937 (40)

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About

American traditional jazz trumpeter and vaudeville performer known for his work with Perry Bradford and Noble Sissle.

Before Fame

His first stint as bandleader was with Johnny Dunn's Original Jazz Hounds.

Trivia

He also played with Garvin Bushell, Coleman Hawkins, Everett Robbins, Bubber Miley, and Herb Flemming.

Family Life

He died when he was 40 years old in Paris.

Associated With

He and Mauro Maur were both celebrated trumpet players.