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Harold Floyd (Tina) Brooks (June 7, 1932 ? August 13, 1974), was an American hard bop tenor saxophonist and composer. Tina Brooks was born in Fayetteville, North Carolina, and was the brother of David "Bubba" Brooks. He initially studied the C-melody saxophone, which he began playing shortly after he moved to New York with his family in 1944. Brooks' first professional work came in 1951 with rhythm and blues pianist Sonny Thompson, and, in 1955, Brooks played with vibraphonist Lionel Hampton. His friendship with trumpeter and composer Little Benny Harris led to his first recording as a leader. Harris played a key role in Brooks' acquiring a contract with Blue Note Records in 1958.[1]