David Hines (2)

St. Louis, Missouri trumpeter. David started playing trumpet in the early 1960's. By 1963, he was touring on trumpet with rhythm and blues bands in both the United States and Europe. In 1968 he was the trumpet soloist for Woody Herman and held the same position with Ray Charles in 1970. He also played in theater orchestras in St. Louis. David taught at BAG and in various school situations and led the University City High School jazz band in the late 1980's. Hines toured Europe with Lester Bowie's Brass Fantasy in the winter of 1986 and recorded with the Julius Hemphill big band in 1988. Dave passed away in 1991 from injuries sustained from a motorcycle accident near his home in St. Louis.