Joe Darensbourg
American jazz clarinetist and saxophonist (1906–1985)
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Joe Darensbourg (July 9, 1906 – May 24, 1985)[1] was an American, New Orleans–based jazz clarinetist and saxophonist, notable for his work with Buddy Petit, Jelly Roll Morton, Charlie Creath, Fate Marable, Andy Kirk, Kid Ory, Wingy Manone, Joe Liggins and Louis Armstrong.[2]
Born
July 9, 1906
Joe Darensbourg
July 9, 1906
Baton Rouge, Louisiana, U.S.
DiedMay 24, 1985 (aged 78)
Van Nuys, California, U.S.
GenresDixieland
OccupationsClarinetist
Saxophonist
Saxophonist
Joe Darensbourg | |
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Joe Darensbourg playing clarinet at the Palais Royal in South Bend, Indiana, 1963 | |
| Background information | |
| Born | Joe Darensbourg July 9, 1906 Baton Rouge, Louisiana, U.S. |
| Died | May 24, 1985 (aged 78) Van Nuys, California, U.S. |
| Genres | Dixieland |
| Occupations | Clarinetist Saxophonist |
| Instruments | Clarinet Saxophone |
Discography
- "Yellow Dog Blues", Joe Darensbourg and his Dixie Flyers, Lark Records[1]
- On a Lark in Dixieland[3]
- "Louis Armstrong tour in Australia", including also vocalist Jewel Brown, is available on video
