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1907 - Herb Hall was born on this day. A clarinetist and a native of Reserve, Louisiana. He was born into a musical family. His Uncle Lawrence Duhe played the clarinet and uncle Edmond the guitar. His brothers Robert and Edmond would become clarinetists. In late 1929, Herb joined Don Albert's band and stayed with him off and on until 1940. During the 50's and 60's Herb worked with Doc Cheatham, toured Europe with Sam Price, and appeared regularly at Ryan's and Condon's in New York. Herb died on March 6, 1996 at the age of 88. |