Muggsy Spanier

Muggsy Spanier Muggsy Spanier American jazz cornetist (1901–1967) Francis Joseph "Muggsy" Spanier (November 9, 1901 – February 12, 1967)[1] was an American jazz cornetist based in Chicago. He was a member of the Bucktown Five, pioneers of the "Chicago style" that straddled traditional Dixieland jazz and swing. Quick facts Background information, Birth name ... Muggsy Spanier Spanier performing at Nick's Tavern, New York, c. June 1946 Background information Birth name Francis Joseph Spanier Born (1901-11-09)November 9, 1901 Chicago, Illinois, US Died February 12, 1967(1967-02-12) (aged 65) Sausalito, California, US Genres Jazz, Dixieland Occupation Musician Instrument(s) Cornet, trumpet Years active 1921–1964 Labels Bluebird, Mercury, RCA Close Life and career Spanier was born in Chicago, Illinois, the son of Katherine Helen (O'Reilly)…

GENRES: Jazz, Cornet