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by blueorleansradio · 08/14/2012

New Orleans Jazz Orchestra #NOJO Celebrates 10th Anniversary at Carnegie Hall, 10/8 #NOLA http://nola.tw/Gv

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1961 - Tony Almerico, traditional jazz trumpeter and vocalist from New Orleans, died on this day. He was born in 1905 and ran the Parisian Room until a year before his death. He gained fame for his national radio broadcasts from the club. Some of the house band members included Pete Fountain and Harry Shields. He formed his first band in the 1930's and played dances on the riverboats. Almerico died in New Orleans.

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1961 - Tony Almerico, traditional jazz trumpeter and vocalist from New Orleans, died on this day. He was born in 1905 and ran the Parisian Room until a year before his death. He gained fame for his national radio broadcasts from the club. Some of the house band members included Pete Fountain and Harry Shields. He formed his first band in the 1930's and played dances on the riverboats. Almerico died in New Orleans.

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