Howard McGhee

American trumpeter

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Lived 1918–1987, aged 69United States

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Aged 69

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Updated 2026-06-20

Howard McGhee was one of the first American bebop jazz trumpeters, alongside Dizzy Gillespie, Fats Navarro, and Idrees Sulieman. He was known for his fast fingering and high notes. He had an influence on younger bebop trumpeters such as Navarro.

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