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by blueorleansradio · 11/26/2013

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#Classified in the Studio: Producer Scott Billington @scottbillington remembers being in the studio with James Booker @ivoryemperor #NOLA http://nola.tw/Ov

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1964 - Willie Eli Humphrey, traditional jazz clarinetist from New Orleans, Louisiana passed away on this day. He was the father of the famed Humphrey brothers, Earl, Percy and Willie James, and the son of the famous music teacher, 'Professor Jim' Humphrey. He learned from his father and played in the 'Magnolia Plantation's Eclipse Brass Band' until 1910. He played in the 'Crescent Orchestra' and frequently spotted with Tig Chambers. Willie died in New Orleans.

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1964 - Willie Eli Humphrey, traditional jazz clarinetist from New Orleans, Louisiana passed away on this day. He was the father of the famed Humphrey brothers, Earl, Percy and Willie James, and the son of the famous music teacher, 'Professor Jim' Humphrey. He learned from his father and played in the 'Magnolia Plantation's Eclipse Brass Band' until 1910. He played in the 'Crescent Orchestra' and frequently spotted with Tig Chambers. Willie died in New Orleans.

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