Doc Cheatham

Doc Cheatham
Photo by Ed Newman
Background information
Birth nameAdolphus Anthony Cheatham
Born(1905-06-13)June 13, 1905
Nashville, Tennessee, United States
DiedJune 2, 1997(1997-06-02) (aged 91)
Washington D.C., United States
GenresSwing, Dixieland, big band
OccupationBandleader
Instrument(s)Trumpet, vocals
LabelsSackville, Black & Blue, Jazzology, Metronome, Stash

Adolphus Anthony Cheatham, better known as Doc Cheatham (June 13, 1905 – June 2, 1997), was an American jazz trumpeter, singer, and bandleader. He is also the grandfather of musician Theo Croker.

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