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Dave Wilkins

1914 – 1990

Jazz trumpeter from Barbados

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About Dave Wilkins

Lived 1914 – 1990 (aged 76). Dave Wilkins was a jazz musician.

Dave Wilkins (September 25, 1914 – November 26, 1990) was a Barbadian jazz trumpeter.

Wilkins first played in Salvation Army bands in his native Barbados. In 1937, he moved to London, England, where he worked with Ken Snakehips Johnson's West Indian Swing Band among others. Following this, he played with English jazz musicians such as Ted Heath, Harry Parry, Joe Daniels and Cab Kaye. He stopped playing in the 1970s and died in 1990.

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Important facts

Birth century
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Barbados
Also known as
David Livingstone Wilkins

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Dave Wilkins?

Jazz trumpeter from Barbados (1914-1990)

When was Dave Wilkins born?

Dave Wilkins was born on 25 September 1914 in Barbados.

When did Dave Wilkins die?

Dave Wilkins died on 26 November 1990.

What was Dave Wilkins's occupation?

Dave Wilkins was a jazz musician.

What nationality was Dave Wilkins?

Dave Wilkins's recorded nationality: Barbados.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Dave Wilkins

· Wikidata: Q4272171

· DBpedia: Dave Wilkins

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