Bobby Bradford

Bobby Bradford
Bradford at the Moers Festival in 2008
Background information
Born
Bobby Lee Bradford

(1934-07-19) July 19, 1934
Cleveland, Mississippi, U.S.
OriginDallas, Texas
GenresJazz
OccupationsMusician, composer
InstrumentsCornet, trumpet

Bobby Lee Bradford (born July 19, 1934) is an American jazz trumpeter, cornetist, bandleader, and composer. In addition to his solo work, Bradford is noted for his work with John Carter, Vinny Golia and Ornette Coleman. In October 2009, Bradford became the second recipient of the Festival of New Trumpet Music's Award of Recognition. He taught at Pomona College for 44 years.