About Omer Simeon
Lived 1902 – 1959 (aged 57). Omer Simeon was an American clarinetist, saxophonist, jazz musician and musician.
Omer Victor Simeon (July 21, 1902 – September 17, 1959) was an American jazz clarinetist. He also played soprano, alto, and baritone saxophone and bass clarinet.
Biography The son of a cigar maker, Omer Simeon was born in New Orleans, Louisiana.
Starting in 1926, he began playing with Jelly Roll Morton, and made a well regarded series of recordings with Morton's Red Hot Peppers
In the 1940s, he worked in the bands of Coleman Hawkins and Jimmie Lunceford.
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Who was Omer Simeon?
American jazz clarinetist (1902–1959)
When was Omer Simeon born?
Omer Simeon was born on 21 July 1902 in New Orleans.
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Omer Simeon died on 17 September 1959 in New York City.
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Omer Simeon was a clarinetist, saxophonist, jazz musician and musician.
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Omer Simeon was American.
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