by Bman | Apr 14, 2013 | Uncategorized
Norwood "Pony" Poindexter (Feb. 8, 1926, New Orleans, Louisiana - Apr. 14, 1988, Oakland, California) was an American jazz saxophonist. Poindexter began on clarinet and switched to playing alto and tenor sax growing up. In 1940 he studied under Sidney Desvigne, and...
by Bman | Apr 12, 2013 | Uncategorized
Johnny Dodds (April 12, 1892 β August 8, 1940) was an American New Orleans based jazz clarinetist and alto saxophonist, best known for his recordings under his own name and with bands such as those of Joe "King" Oliver, Jelly Roll Morton, Lovie Austin and Louis...
by Bman | Apr 5, 2013 | Uncategorized
Louis Hall Nelson (September 17, 1902 β April 5, 1990) was a New Orleans jazz trombonist. Louis Nelson was born on September 17, 1902 at 1419-21 Touro St. in New Orleans, LA. His father, Dr. George Harry Nelson, was a medical doctor. Dr. Nelson helped organize the 9th...
by Bman | Apr 2, 2013 | Uncategorized
Carlo Bagnoli (ss, bar), Eddie Miller (ts), Sante Palumbo (p), Lino Patruno (g), Marco Ratti (b), Carlo Sola (dm). Edward Raymond MΓΌller (June 23, 1911 β April 8, 1991) was a jazz musician who played tenor saxophone and clarinet born in New Orleans, Louisiana. His...
by Bman | Mar 27, 2013 | Uncategorized
Lawrence Eugene "Larry" Williams (May 10, 1935 β January 7, 1980) was an American rhythm and blues and rock and roll singer, songwriter, producer, and pianist from New Orleans, Louisiana. Williams is best known for writing and recording some rock and roll classics...
