About Junior Collins
Lived 1927 – 1976 (aged 48). Junior Collins was an American jazz musician and horn player.
Addison Collins Jr. (April 17, 1927 – March 14, 1976) was an American French horn player.
Background Born in Pine Bluff, Arkansas, Collins was a member of Glenn Miller's Army Air Force band, and Claude Thornhill's orchestra. He later played with Charlie Parker, Gerry Mulligan, and the nonet featured on Miles Davis' Birth of the Cool.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Junior Collins?
American jazz musician
When was Junior Collins born?
Junior Collins was born on 17 April 1927 in Pine Bluff.
When did Junior Collins die?
Junior Collins died on 14 March 1976 in Dublin.
What was Junior Collins's occupation?
Junior Collins was a jazz musician and horn player.
What nationality was Junior Collins?
Junior Collins was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Junior Collins. https://biography.guide/junior-collins/
MLA: "Junior Collins." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/junior-collins/.
Chicago: "Junior Collins." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/junior-collins/.
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