Idrees Sulieman
- Type: Influential Sideman
- Country: United States
- Born: August 7, 1923 in St. Petersburg, Florida, United States
- Died: July 23, 2002 in St. Petersburg, Florida, United States
- Active: 1923 - 2002
Biography
Idrees Sulieman was a sharp and reliable American bebop and hard bop trumpeter, born Leonard Graham. Though not a prolific bandleader, his bright tone and articulate solos made him a valued sideman for decades. He is famously featured on *Thelonious Monk's* first recordings as a leader for #Blue Note# in 1947, including the 'Genius of Modern Music' sessions. Sulieman also contributed to other landmark albums like *Coleman Hawkins's* 'The Hawk Flies High' and *Tommy Flanagan's* 'The Cats'. After moving to Europe in 1961, he became a principal soloist with the celebrated *Kenny Clarke/Francy Boland Big Band*, cementing his legacy on the international jazz scene.