Miles Davis claimed him as a "big influence" musically and knew him to be a fantastic pianist, knowledgeable on the new music of their day, including anything played by Duke Ellington's big band.
Miles Davis claimed him as a "big influence" musically and knew him to be a fantastic pianist, knowledgeable on the new music of their day, including anything played by Duke Ellington's big band.
Family Members
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Luther Edward Brooks Sr
1899–1993
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Howard Herman Brooks
1901–1977
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Oda Uthrates "Odie" Brooks
1903–1989
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Ocie O'Lena Brooks
1905–1905
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Charles Tilford Varydu Brooks
1906–1987
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Estella Elaine Brooks Lockhart
1909–1996
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Samilla Antionette Marguerite "Marguerite" Brooks Myles
1911–1985
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Georgia Noma Sarilla Ernel Brooks Lee
1912–2005
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Richard Minor Washington Brooks
1914–1987
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Samuel Clifford Bert "Clifford" Brooks
1917–1917
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Ocie Cliff Brooks
1919–1963
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