Doc Cheatham
Adolphus Anthony Cheatham, better known as Doc Cheatham (June 13, 1905 – June 2, 1997), was an American jazz trumpeter, singer, and bandleader. He is also the grandfather of musician Theo Croker.
Doc Cheatham | |
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Photo by Ed Newman | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Adolphus Anthony Cheatham |
| Born | June 13, 1905 Nashville, Tennessee, United States |
| Died | June 2, 1997 (aged 91) Washington D.C., United States |
| Genres | Swing, Dixieland, Big band music |
| Occupation(s) | Bandleader |
| Instrument(s) | Trumpet, vocals |
| Labels | Sackville, Black & Blue, Jazzology, Metronome, Stash |
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