The Father of Free Jazz: Ornette Coleman stayed true to his artistic vision. Didn’t know he lived in #NOLA http://nola.tw/Ti
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| 1996 - George 'Kid Sheik' Colar, a traditional jazz trumpeter from New Orleans passed away on this day at the age of 88. He was the pupil of Wooden Joe Nicholas and led small dance bands for many years. He performed with Kid Rena's marching band and later worked with the Eureka Brass Band. As late as 1982, he was a regular at Preservation Hall. In his later years, he was married to pianist Sadie Goodson. |
