Harold Beckett, born Barbados, May 1935. Died July 22, 2010. From 1954
Harry Beckett was a major figure on the British jazz scene and one of the most highly regarded trumpet/flugelhorn players. In 1961 Charles Mingus chose Harry to play in his band.
In 1972 Beckett won the Melody Maker jazz Poll. Harry's inventive and very personal playing featured in the best bands of the 60s, 70s and 80s. ... more