About
Composer of the "Blue Bossa" jazz standard and considered by jazz scholars to be underrated because of his talent and contributions to jazz music.
Before Fame
He became a prominent bebop trumpeter by working with big bands and cooperatives like the Jazz Messengers.
Trivia
He collaborated on and recorded more than twenty albums over the course of his life, including Whistle Stop.
Family Life
He was born in Fairfield, Texas.
Associated With
Dorham recorded music with many musicians, including Thelonious Monk.
