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Omer Simeon

Born: Jul 21, 1902 in New Orleans, LA

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Died: Sep 17, 1959 in New York, NY

Styles: Swing, New Orleans Jazz

Biography: Omer Simeon's career can easily be divided into three parts due to significant associations with Jelly Roll Morton, Earl Hines, and Wilbur DeParis. Although born in New Orleans, Simeon ironically did not start to play clarinet until he moved with his family to Chicago in 1914. He took lessons from Lorenzo ...Read full biography

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Rare Cuts: Well Done, Vol. 7

Released: 2005

Label: Jazz Crusade

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Omer Simeon was one of the greatest clarinetists to emerge during the 1920s. His career can easily be divided into periods including a stint as Jelly Roll Morton's favorite clarinetist, playing with Earl ...Read full review

Omer Simeon Trio with James P. Johnson

Released: 1950

Label: Disc

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More Omer Simeon albums: Main Albums (2), Compilations (1)

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