Barbara Donald

• Born: February 09, 1942, Minneapolis, MN
• Active: '60s, '70s, '80s, '90s
• Genres: Jazz
• Instrument: Trumpet
• Representative Albums: "Olympia Live

Biography

One of the top female trumpeters of all-time, Barbara Donald has a powerful and explorative style that has been showcased on records far too little. She is best-known for playing with altoist Sonny Simmons (her husband at the time) during 1963-1972. She recorded a couple of impressive efforts for Cadence in the early '80s, but little has been heard from her since. ~ Scott Yanow, All Music Guide