callings of the archive

Trumpeter Biographies

Every archived life recorded as trumpeter, ordered by their place in the ledger.

Modern era

Louis Armstrong

August 4, 1901 – July 6, 1971

American jazz musician, trumpeter and singer (1901–1971)

Modern era

Miles Davis

May 26, 1926 – September 28, 1991

American jazz trumpeter, bandleader, and composer (1926–1991)

Modern era

Dizzy Gillespie

October 21, 1917 – January 6, 1993

American jazz trumpeter (1917–1993)