About Big Al Carson
Lived 1953 – 2020 (aged 66). Big Al Carson was an American jazz musician and musician.
Alton "Big Al" Carson (October 2, 1953 – April 26, 2020) was an American blues and jazz singer from New Orleans. He performed with his band, the Blues Masters, in New Orleans, and with other bands.
Carson on sousaphone with Dr. Michael White's Liberty Jazz Band, 1990
In addition to singing, he played tuba (or more specifically Sousaphone), including with such New Orleans brass bands as the Eagle Brass Band, the Spirit of New Orleans Brass Band and the Young Tuxedo Brass Band. Carson performed and recorded with multiple jazz and brass bands in New Orleans, including under the leadership of Doc Paulin, Lars Edegran, and Dr. Michael White.
In 1994, he traveled to Europe on a New Orleans music tour, where he performed for the Dutch royal family. The tour included Aaron Neville and Ernie K-Doe.
He died on April 26, 2020, at the age of 66 after a heart attack.
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Who was Big Al Carson?
American singer (1953-2020)
When was Big Al Carson born?
Big Al Carson was born on 2 October 1953.
When did Big Al Carson die?
Big Al Carson died on 26 April 2020.
What was Big Al Carson's occupation?
Big Al Carson was a jazz musician and musician.
What nationality was Big Al Carson?
Big Al Carson was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Big Al Carson. https://biography.guide/big-al-carson/
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