Johnny Helms

Trumpet Player

Birthday February 10, 1935

Birth Sign Aquarius

Birthplace Columbia, SC

DEATH DATE Mar 27, 2015 (80)

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About

Bandleader and jazz trumpeter, as well as festival organizer and a teacher.

Before Fame

As a high school student, he played for the University of South Carolina Band.

Trivia

He was invited to be a soloist for the 1977 Spoleto Festival USA in Charleston.

Family Life

He was born in Columbia, South Carolina.

Associated With

He claimed his first inspiration was the playing style of Chet Baker.