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Al Hirt

Dixieland trumpet virtuoso who divided his career between symphony orchestras, dance bands, and various New Orleans clubs.
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Al Hirt

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Active

1950s - 1990s

Born

November 7, 1922 in New Orleans, LA

Died

April 27, 1999 in New Orleans, LA

Genre

Jazz

Styles

Dixieland New Orleans Jazz Revival Jazz Instrument Trumpet Jazz

Also Known As

Alois Maxwell Hirt

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