by Bman | Jan 14, 2013 | Uncategorized
Alton Purnell (April 16, 1911, New Orleans - January 14, 1987, Inglewood, California) was an American jazz pianist. He was a longtime performer in Dixieland jazz. Purnell sang before playing piano professionally, beginning to do so locally in New Orleans in 1928. He...
by Bman | Apr 16, 2012 | Uncategorized
Alton Purnell (April 16, 1911, New Orleans - January 14, 1987, Inglewood, California) was an American jazz pianist. He was a longtime performer in Dixieland jazz.Purnell sang before playing piano professionally, beginning to do so locally in New Orleans in 1928. He...
