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George "Sheik" Colar

1908 – 1996

New Orleans jazz musician

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About George "Sheik" Colar

Lived 1908 – 1996 (aged 88). George "Sheik" Colar was an American trumpeter and jazz musician.

George Colar (September 15, 1908 – November 7, 1996), actually Cola but he used Colar, better known as Kid Sheik or Kid Sheik Cola, was a New Orleans jazz trumpeter and band leader. He is most associated with Dixieland jazz and was a long-term performer with the Preservation Hall Jazz Band. His nickname "Kid Sheik" came from his chic style of clothing as he wore sheik suites as a young man. As a young musician, Cola idolized Chris Kelley and he would follow him around. "The thirties were empty" where little to no one would play or listen to music since money was rough.

Some examples of Kid Sheiks style of playing as a lead and soloist are shown in the album "Kid Martyn in New Orleans with Kid Sheik's Band" (1963).

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Also known as
Kid Sheik, George Colar, George Kid Sheik Cola

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Frequently asked questions

Who was George "Sheik" Colar?

New Orleans jazz musician (1908–1996)

When was George "Sheik" Colar born?

George "Sheik" Colar was born on 15 September 1908 in New Orleans.

When did George "Sheik" Colar die?

George "Sheik" Colar died on 7 November 1996 in Detroit.

What was George "Sheik" Colar's occupation?

George "Sheik" Colar was a trumpeter and jazz musician.

What nationality was George "Sheik" Colar?

George "Sheik" Colar was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: George "Sheik" Colar

· Wikidata: Q1740856

· DBpedia: Kid Sheik

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