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Al Hirt

Born: Nov 7, 1922 in New Orleans, LA

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Died: Apr 27, 1999 in New Orleans, LA

Genre: Jazz

Styles: Dixieland, New Orleans Jazz Revival

Biography: A virtuoso on the trumpet, Al Hirt was often "overqualified" for the Dixieland and pop music that he performed. He studied classical trumpet at the Cincinnati Conservatory (1940-1943) and was influenced by the playing of Harry James. He freelanced in swing bands (including both Tommy and Jimmy Dorsey, ...Read full biography

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Al Hirt's Jazz Band Ball

Released: 1956

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This is one of the finest recordings ever of trumpeter Al Hirt and clarinetist Pete Fountain. A classic Dixieland set, it finds Hirt and Fountain in their early prime quite inspired by each other's ideas. ...Read full review

Blockbustin' Dixie!

Released: 1957

Label: Verve

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More Al Hirt albums: Main Albums (41), Compilations (33), DVD/Video (1)

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