Theodore Fats Navarro was a pioneering bebop jazz trumpeter and improvisational influence on Clifford Brown. Born on September 24, 1923 in Florida, Navarro was a major figure in the development of modern jazz. His influence on the genre was so great that he is often credited with helping to shape the sound of bebop. His influence on Clifford Brown was particularly strong, and his legacy continues to be felt in jazz today.
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Age, Biography and Wiki
💰 Net worth: $100K - $1M
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About
Bebop jazz pioneer, trumpeter, and improvisational influence on Clifford Brown.
Before Fame
He started playing trumpet when he was thirteen years old before going on to tour with many different bands across the United States.
Trivia
He passed away at a very young age because of his heroin addiction, a tuberculosis diagnosis, and from being overweight.
Family Life
He was married to Rena Clark and they had begun raising a daughter named Linda before his untimely death.
Associated With
Navarro's last performance was at Birdland with Charlie Parker, less than a week before Navarro's death.