Tag: Doc Severinsen

  • Snooky Young: Mastering the Trumpet and Shaping Jazz Sounds

    Snooky Young: Mastering the Trumpet and Shaping Jazz Sounds

    Introduction: Born in Dayton, Ohio, on February 3, 1919, one hundred and five years ago today, Eugene Edward “Snooky” Young made a lasting impression on the jazz world with his incredible trumpet virtuosity. Well-known for his proficiency with the plunger mute, Young created a unique auditory character by enabling his trumpet to bellow, yell, snarl,…