Biography
Born: November 07, 1922 in New Orleans, LA
Genre: Jazz
Years Active: '50s, '60s, '70s, '80s, '90s
A connoisseur on the trumpet, Al Hirt was frequently "overqualified" for the Dixieland and clap music that he performed. He well-considered classical trumpet at the Cincinnati Conservatory (1940-1943) and was influenced by the playing of Harry James. He freelanced in move to and fro bands (including both Tommy and Jimmy Dorsey, and Ray McKinley) in advance of returning to New Orleans in the ~ly '40s and becoming involved in the Dixieland movement. He teamed up with clarinetist Pete Fountain up~ the body an occasional basis from 1955 ~ward, and...
Track list
I Can't Get Started
Stardust / The Man With The Horn (Medley)
Ciri-Biri-Bin
Tuxedo Junction
Gonna Fly Now
Tenderly
Java
Toy Trumpet
Cherry Pink And Apple Blossom White
And The Angels Sing
Feels So Good
Boy Meets Horn
Rhapsody In Blue
Al Hirt: All Time Greatest Hits
Pete Fountain Presents the Best of Dixieland: Al Hirt
Al Hirt: All Time Greatest Hits
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Music to Watch Girls By
Al Hirt: All Time Greatest Hits
Al Hirt: All Time Greatest Hits
Al Hirt: All Time Greatest Hits
40 Country Hits - Classic Hits from the 50s, 60s, and 70s (Re-Recorded Versions)
Pete Fountain Presents the Best of Dixieland: Al Hirt
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