French Quarter Fest @FQFestNOLA: A free blast of New Orleans #NOLA music http://nola.tw/Ke
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French Quarter Fest @FQFestNOLA: A free blast of New Orleans #NOLA music http://nola.tw/Ke
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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
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1949 - Henry 'Kid' Rena, traditional jazz trumpeter from New Orleans, Louisiana passed away on this day. He was born in 1898, and was at the Waif's home with Louis Armstrong and was taught by Peter Davis with Armstrong. He also studied with Manuel Perez. He worked with Kid Ory early in his career, then put together his own Dixie Jazz Band in the 1920's. He made successful trips to Chicago, and later played in the Tuxedo Brass Band. He led a group that included Alphonse Picou and Alec Bigard that played at the Brown Derby. He made only one disc in 1940 for the Delta label. 'Kid' died in New Orleans. |