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12/04/2013

Prince @Prince_Live to headline 20th annual Essence Fest @essencefest #NOLA http://nola.tw/P2

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1978 - Albert 'Abbie' Brunies, traditional jazz cornetist from New Orleans, Louisiana died on this day. He was a member of the famous Brunies musical family, which included his brothers George, Henry, Merritt and Richard. Early in his career he played with Papa Laine groups in Bucktown and Milneburg, which were resorts in the early 1920's. He also led the Halfway House Orchestra. Moved to Biloxi, Miss., where he led various bands until he died. He died in Biloxi.

fact

1978 - Albert 'Abbie' Brunies, traditional jazz cornetist from New Orleans, Louisiana died on this day. He was a member of the famous Brunies musical family, which included his brothers George, Henry, Merritt and Richard. Early in his career he played with Papa Laine groups in Bucktown and Milneburg, which were resorts in the early 1920's. He also led the Halfway House Orchestra. Moved to Biloxi, Miss., where he led various bands until he died. He died in Biloxi.

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