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1932 - Charlie Gabriel was born on this day. A clarinetist, saxophonist and a native of New Orleans, Louisiana. He began his career playing with the Eureka Brass Band at the age of 11. His father sent him a a replacement on gigs, and Charlie had the benefit of learning from T-Boy Remy, Kid Humphrey, Kid Sheik, Kid Shots, Kid Clayton, and Kid Howard, all legends of New Orleans Jazz. During his career, he's played with Tony Bennett, Frankie Avalon, Brenda Lee, Mary Wells, Aretha Franklin , Eddie Willis, Joe Hunter, and many other early Motown artists. He settled later playing in the Preservation Hall Jazz Band. |