Papa French
Papa French
ALBERT PAPA FRENCH d1977. American jazz musician, banjo player and band leader in New Orleans. He was a banjo player in the Original Tuxedo Brass Band of New Orleans. This band was founded in 1910 and led for 44 years by Papa Celestin. After the death of Papa Celestin in 1954, leadership was briefly taken over by trombonist Eddie Pierson until his death in 1958. The leadership of the band fell to Banjo player Albert French who was called "Papa" French as a token of endearment of the Late Papa Celestin. He led the band until his death in 1977
Papa French
Reference Number. 14184U
An original 0112 "The Tuxedo Jazz Band" 12in LP sleeve, clearly signed in ink on the front cover by seven names ; Albert Papa French d1977 (banjo) / Frank Field d2005 (bass) / Joe Thomas d1981 (clarinet) / Jeanette Kimball d2001 (piano) / Clive Wilson (trumpet) / Homer Eugene d1988 (trombone) and Lee Quezergue (drums)
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Papa French
Reference Number. 14184UU
A rare original LP-9199 "Oscar Papa Celestin New Orleans Jazz Band" 12in LP sleeve, clearly signed in ink on the rear cover by six names ; Albert Papa French d1977 (banjo) / Joe Cornbread Thomas d1981 (clarinet) / Jeanette Kimball d2001 (piano) / Paul Barbarin d1969 (drums) / Alvin Alcorn d2003 (trumpet) and Lee Gato Barbieri d2016 (saxophone)
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