Tina Brooks

Harold Floyd (Tina) Brooks (June 7, 1932–August 13, 1974), was an American hard bop tenor saxophonist.

Related Topics:
June 7 - 1932 - August 13 - 1974 - American - Hard bop - Saxophonist

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He is best known for his work for Blue Note Records, for whom he recorded four sessions as leader between 1958 and 1961, and for whom he also recorded as a sideman with Kenny Burrell, Freddie Hubbard, Jackie McLean, Freddie Redd, and Jimmy Smith. McLean and Redd also appeared on Brooks' albums, and McLean and Brooks' musical performances in The Connection, a play by Jack Gelber with music by Redd, were highly regarded. Brooks was McLean's understudy in The Connection, but performed on an album of music from the play.

Related Topics:
Blue Note Records - Kenny Burrell - Freddie Hubbard - Jackie McLean - Freddie Redd - Jimmy Smith - Jack Gelber

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Because of health problems due to drug addiction, Brooks did not record after 1961. He died of liver failure.

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His four discs as a leader for Blue Note are:

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Minor Move (1958)

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True Blue (1960)

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Back to the Tracks (1960)

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The Waiting Game (1961)

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