Al Hirt

Al Hirt was an American trumpeter, bandleader, conductor and musician (1922–1999). He was born at New Orleans.

Also recorded as Alois Maxwell Hirt; Jumbo; The Round Mound of Sound; Al (He's the King) Hirt.

Overview

Also worked under the name Al (He's the King) Hirt.

Born at New Orleans in 1922, died at New Orleans in 1999.

In detail

Al Hirt studied at Alcee Fortier High School and University of Cincinnati – College-Conservatory of Music.

Subjects and genres recorded for the work are jazz.

Works named in the authority record are Honey in the Horn.

Chronology

  1. 1922Al Hirt born at New Orleans.
  2. 1999Al Hirt died at New Orleans.

Sources

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikipedia

    “Al Hirt”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikidata

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q658636: Al Hirt

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