Floyd LeFlore

Floyd LeFlore (1940–2014) was a jazz composer, trumpet player, and poet from St.

[1] In 1968, LeFlore helped to found the Black Artists Group (BAG).

[2] LeFlore was the nephew of Clarence "Bucky" Jarman, a guitarist also of St. Louis.

In high school, LeFlore attended Sumner High School with many other students who later became notable jazz musicians.

[1] LeFlore lived in LaClede Town with many other BAG members, appreciating the "racial, socio-economic, and immigrant mix provided for his children.".