Tina Brooks

Harold Floyd "Tina" Brooks was an American jazz tenor saxophonist and composer.

Tina Brooks was born on June 7, 1932.

Tina Brooks is known for his soulful and melodic style of playing the tenor saxophone. He gained recognition for his work as a sideman with various jazz musicians, but only released a few albums as a leader during his lifetime.

Some of Tina Brooks' notable albums include "True Blue" (1960) and "Minor Move" (1958). These albums are considered to be some of the finest hard bop recordings of the era.

Despite his talent as a musician, Tina Brooks struggled to achieve widespread recognition and commercial success throughout his career. He faced challenges such as limited recording opportunities and personal issues, which ultimately led to his premature death in 1974. However, his recordings have gained significant acclaim in subsequent years and he is now regarded as an influential and important figure in the history of jazz.