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John Casimir

1898 – 1963

American jazz clarinetist

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Lived 1898 – 1963 (aged 64). John Casimir was an American jazz musician.

John Casimir (October 16, 1898 – January 3, 1963) was an American jazz clarinetist and bandleader, best remembered as the leader of The Young Tuxedo Brass Band for some 20 years up to his death.

Casimir started playing professionally with the Young Eagles Band with Lee Collins in 1919. He was also a member of the Original Tuxedo Brass Band, often following the lead of Louis Armstrong.

The Young Tuxedo Brass Band's 1958 album was released under the title Jazz Begins by Atlantic Records. It was the only recording the band released under Casimir's leadership. He also led a dance band using some of the same musicians under the name the Young Tuxedo Jazz Band, which also recorded. He played B clarinet with the jazz band and the distinctive higher E clarinet with brass bands.

Source New Orleans Jazz: A Family Album by Al Rose and Edmond Souchon, Third Edition, Louisiana State University Press, 1984

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Who was John Casimir?

American jazz clarinetist

When was John Casimir born?

John Casimir was born on 16 October 1898 in Louisiana, New Orleans.

When did John Casimir die?

John Casimir died on 3 January 1963 in Louisiana, New Orleans.

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John Casimir was a jazz musician.

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John Casimir was American.

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· Wikipedia: John Casimir

· Wikidata: Q6225455

· DBpedia: John Casimir (clarinetist)

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