Pine Leaf Boys’ Wilson Savoy balances performing with teaching #LOUISIANA http://nola.tw/Pd
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Pine Leaf Boys’ Wilson Savoy balances performing with teaching #LOUISIANA http://nola.tw/Pd
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by blueorleansradio · Published 06/03/2012 · Last modified 06/05/2012
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1972 - Joseph 'Sharkey' Bonano, traditional jazz trumpeter and bandleader from New Orleans passed away on this day. He was born in 1904, and known by most as 'Sharkey'. He was one of the most celebrated trumpeters in jazz history. His trademarks were a brown derby, high pitched vocals and spontaneous 'cootchie' dances. During the 1920's, he toured with Jean Goldkette and became a bandleader. He employed most of the top dixieland players in New Orleans, and toured with them throughout Europe, Asia and South America. He once replace Bix Beiderbecke in the Wolverines, and replaced Nick LaRocca in the Original Dixieland Jazz Band. Sharkey died in New Orleans. |