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by blueorleansradio · Published 06/03/2012 · Last modified 06/05/2012
by blueorleansradio · Published 06/03/2012 · Last modified 06/05/2012
by blueorleansradio · Published 06/05/2012
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| 1962 - Arnold 'Deacon' Loyacano, traditional jazz pianist, bassist, guitarist and drummer from New Orleans, Louisiana died on this day. Deacon was born in 1889, and was the member of one of New Orleans musical families that included his brothers Bud and 'Hook' Loyacano. He was a child prodigy and at the age of eleven he played at Milneburg and the French Opera House, and he was with Papa Laine's Reliance Brass Band and Dance Orchestra around 1900. He went to Chicago in 1915 with Tom Brown's Band, and was also with the New Orleans Rhythm Kings and the New Orleans Jazz Band under the direction of Jimmy Durante. In his later years in New Orleans, he played with Johnny Wiggs, Sharkey Bonano, Leon Prima, George Girard and Tony Almerico. He died in New Orleans. |