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Billy Brooks was an American jazz trumpeter best known for his 1974 album "Windows of the Mind," released under the Crossover Records label. This album is noted for its fusion of jazz and funk, featuring the track "Fourty Days," which was later sampled in the hip-hop song "Passin' Me By" by The Pharcyde. Brooks collaborated with several prominent jazz musicians, and his work has influenced many artists across various genres.