About Irving Fazola
Lived 1912 – 1949 (aged 36). Irving Fazola was an American clarinetist, jazz musician, saxophonist and musician.
Irving Fazola (December 10, 1912 – March 20, 1949) was an American jazz clarinetist.
Biography Irving Henry Prestopnik was born in New Orleans, Louisiana, United States. After receiving the nickname "Fazola", he used it as his last name. Influenced in early life by Leon Roppolo, Fazola was playing professionally by age 15. He died of a heart attack at the age of 36 in 1949.
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Who was Irving Fazola?
American musician (1912–1949)
When was Irving Fazola born?
Irving Fazola was born on 10 December 1912 in New Orleans.
When did Irving Fazola die?
Irving Fazola died on 20 March 1949 in New Orleans.
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Irving Fazola was a clarinetist, jazz musician, saxophonist and musician.
What nationality was Irving Fazola?
Irving Fazola was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Irving Fazola. https://biography.guide/irving-fazola/
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