Person

John Windhurst

John Henry Windhurst (November 5, 1926 – October 2, 1981) was an American jazz trumpet player, who played primarily in the swing, big-band, and dixieland styles. Windhurst was a self-taught musician and known for his solos; he considered Bix Beiderbecke, Bobby Hackett, Wild Bill Davison, and Bunny Berigan among his influences. His playing style was considered to be a mixture of the delicate playin…

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Artist details

Type
Person
Area
United States
Born
November 5th, 1926
Died
October 2nd, 1981
Genres
Labels
Storyville Records
Last updated: October 24th, 2018