Jimmy Nottingham, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Jimmy Nottingham

American musician

Date of Birth: 15-Dec-1925

Place of Birth: New York City, New York, United States

Date of Death: 16-Nov-1978

Profession: jazz musician

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius

Jimmy Nottingham (December 15, 1925 - November 16, 1978) was an American jazz trumpeter. Nottingham's first professional job was with Cecil Payne in 1943.
He served in the Navy in 1944-45, where he played in Willie Smith's band.
Following this he worked with Lionel Hampton (1945–47), Charlie Barnet, Lucky Millinder, Count Basie (1948–50), and Herbie Fields.
He played Latin jazz from 1951–53, then was hired by CBS as a staff musician in 1954.
He worked for CBS for more than 20 years, and played jazz music in his spare time, with Budd Johnson (1962), Dizzy Gillespie, Oliver Nelson, Benny Goodman, Thad Jones/Mel Lewis (1966–70), and Clark Terry (1974-75).
His only recordings as a leader were four songs for Seeco Records in 1957.