John Casimir (clarinetist)
American jazz clarinetist and bandleader (1898–1963)
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John Casimir (October 16, 1898 – January 3, 1963)[1] was an American jazz clarinetist and bandleader, best remembered as the leader of The Young Tuxedo Brass Band for some 20 years up to his death.
John Casimir | |
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| Born | October 16, 1898 New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S. |
| Died | January 3, 1963 (aged 64) New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S. |
| Genres | Jazz |
| Instruments | Clarinet |
Casimir started playing professionally with the Young Eagles Band with Lee Collins in 1919. He was also a member of the Original Tuxedo Brass Band, often following the lead of Louis Armstrong.[2]
The Young Tuxedo Brass Band's 1958 album was released under the title Jazz Begins by Atlantic Records. It was the only recording the band released under Casimir's leadership.[3] He also led a dance band using some of the same musicians under the name the Young Tuxedo Jazz Band, which also recorded. He played B♭ clarinet with the jazz band and the distinctive higher E♭ clarinet with brass bands.[4]
Source
- New Orleans Jazz: A Family Album by Al Rose and Edmond Souchon, Third Edition, Louisiana State University Press, 1984
