About Willie Humphrey
Lived 1900 – 1994 (aged 93). Willie Humphrey was an American jazz musician and musician.
Willie James Humphrey (December 29, 1900 – June 7, 1994) was a New Orleans jazz clarinetist. Willie Humphrey was born in a musical family, the son of prominent local clarinetist and music teacher Willie Eli Humphrey; his brothers Earl Humphrey and Percy Humphrey also became well known professional musicians.
Selected discography Best of Preservation Hall Jazz Band (recordings 1976–1988), Columbia, 1989 New Orleans Traditional Legends, vol. 2 (recordings 1974 and 1983), Mardi Gras, 1993 Two Clarinets on the Porch, GHB, 1991 A Kiss to Build a Dream on, GHB, 1999 Meets the Maryland Jazz Band of Cologne, GHB, 1999
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Who was Willie Humphrey?
American musician (1900-1994)
When was Willie Humphrey born?
Willie Humphrey was born on 29 December 1900 in New Orleans.
When did Willie Humphrey die?
Willie Humphrey died on 7 June 1994 in New Orleans.
What was Willie Humphrey's occupation?
Willie Humphrey was a jazz musician and musician.
What nationality was Willie Humphrey?
Willie Humphrey was American.
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