Bunk Johnson

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Leading early jazz trumpeter, a colorful central character in New Orleans in the 20th Century's first half.

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1900s - 1940s

December 27, 1879 in New Orleans, LA

July 7, 1949 in New Orleans, LA

Jazz

Early Jazz, New Orleans Jazz, New Orleans Brass Bands, Dixieland, Jazz Instrument, Trumpet Jazz

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