Theodore (Fats) Navarro (24 September 1923 – 6 July 1950) was an American j… Read Full Bio ↴Theodore (Fats) Navarro (24 September 1923 – 6 July 1950) was an American jazz trumpet player. He was a pioneer of the bebop style of jazz improvisation in the 1940's. He is regarded by many to have been one of the first modern jazz trumpet improvisers and in his short career had a strong stylistic influence on many other players, most notably Clifford Brown.
Navarro was born in Key West, Florida, to Cuban-Black-Chinese parentage. He began playing piano at age six, but did not become serious about music until he began playing trumpet at age thirteen. By the time he graduated high school he wanted out of Key West and joined a dance band headed for the midwest.
After touring with many bands and gaining valuable experience, and tiring of the road life, Navarro settled in New York City in 1946, where his playing really took off. He met and played with, among others, Charlie Parker, one of the greatest musical innovators of modern jazz improvisation. He also developed a heroin addiction, which, coupled with tuberculosis led to a slow decline in his health and death at the age of twenty six.
Among others, Fats Navarro played in the Andy Kirk, Billy Eckstine, Benny Goodman, and Lionel Hampton big bands, and participated in small group recording sessions with Kenny Clarke, Tadd Dameron, Eddie "Lockjaw" Davis, Coleman Hawkins, Illinois Jacquet, Howard McGhee, and Bud Powell.
Navarro was born in Key West, Florida, to Cuban-Black-Chinese parentage. He began playing piano at age six, but did not become serious about music until he began playing trumpet at age thirteen. By the time he graduated high school he wanted out of Key West and joined a dance band headed for the midwest.
After touring with many bands and gaining valuable experience, and tiring of the road life, Navarro settled in New York City in 1946, where his playing really took off. He met and played with, among others, Charlie Parker, one of the greatest musical innovators of modern jazz improvisation. He also developed a heroin addiction, which, coupled with tuberculosis led to a slow decline in his health and death at the age of twenty six.
Among others, Fats Navarro played in the Andy Kirk, Billy Eckstine, Benny Goodman, and Lionel Hampton big bands, and participated in small group recording sessions with Kenny Clarke, Tadd Dameron, Eddie "Lockjaw" Davis, Coleman Hawkins, Illinois Jacquet, Howard McGhee, and Bud Powell.
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Don't Blame Me Ever since the lucky night I found you I've hung around…
Guilty Though you've decided that our love is wrong And think that…
Lady Be Good Listen to my tale of woe, It's terribly sad but…
Love Me Or Leave Me Love me or leave me and let me be lonely You…
Nostalgia BROWN CLASSIC YEAH TIL THE DAY WE DIE YOU HEARD ME NOTHING …
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John B
INVENTIVE solo by Leo Parker (baritone sax), and the rhythm section, esp. with Ramey and Den. Best (drums) is one of the best of the "bop" era recordings. Fats is GREAT, and a precursor to Clifford Brown. Thanks for the upload!!
GeoCoppens
Clifford Brown was following in Fats' footsteps, not the other way around!
Liam Watson
John B Leo Parker was a very good baritone sax player and the first to solo on the instrument.
Ron E
This recording is nothing but pure joy to your ears. Fats could really blow. The band is killer. Thank you, gentlemen.
Jenise Reedus
That intro STILL killing trumpeters, Leo Parker on bari, entire band killing!!!!💖💖💖💖
Beth Varden
Just for everyone's information, Fats was born Theodore Navarro, Jr. His father, of course, was Theodore Navarro, Sr. So, to avoid any possible confusion, Fats was known among the family and friends as "Cody." The name "Fats" came many years later after he was away from home (Key West, FL) and was pursuing his career. Yes, he was one of the greatest ever.
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amilcar navarro
Are you related to Stuart Varden?
Vaughn Nark
Fats was a Treasure! May his Spirit rest peacefully 🙏 knowing how his colossal talent is forever acknowledged and revered eternally..Vaughn 🎺
John Browne
I was living in a school bus in the National Forest in Oregon one Sunday morning in 1979 and this came on my transistor radio... and I HAD TO STAND up, after that intro! Man... a burst of Joyous Love! ^..^
haroun
Fats was an important figure. It's nice to hear him, as always ...