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Al Hirt

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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Al Hirt

Biography by Scott Yanow

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

  • Pete Fountain Presents the Best of Dixieland: Al Hirt
    Al Hirt
    Pete Fountain Presents …
  • Bourbon Street Parade
    Al Hirt
    Bourbon Street Parade
  • Music to Watch Girls By
    Al Hirt
    Music to Watch Girls By
  • Al Hirt
    Al Hirt
    Al Hirt
  • Honey in the Horn
    Al Hirt
    Honey in the Horn
  • The Al Hirt Collection
    Al Hirt
    The Al Hirt Collection
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  • Celebratory
  • Innocent
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Artists Themes

  • Affirmation
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  • Sun
  • Sunday Afternoon
  • Early Morning
  • Rainy Day
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