 jazz musicians Papa Celestin (left) and Alphonse Picou, New Orleans, 1950 Image by Stanley Kubrick, via Wikimedia Commons. Licensed Public domain |
Papa CelestinPapa Celestin Papa Celestin American jazz bandleader, trumpeter, cornetist and vocalist (1884–1954) Oscar Phillip Celestin (January 1, 1884 – December 15, 1954),[1] better known by his stage name Papa Celestin, was an American jazz trumpeter and bandleader. Quick facts Background information, Birth name ... Papa Celestin Papa Celestin (foreground) with Alphonse Picou. Photo by Stanley Kubrick, 1950 Background information Birth name Oscar Phillip Celestin Born (1884-01-01)January 1, 1884 Napoleonville, Louisiana, U.S. Died December 15, 1954(1954-12-15) (aged 70) New Orleans, Louisiana Genres Jazz, Dixieland Occupation(s) Musician, bandleader Instrument Trumpet Years active 1910–1953 Labels Okeh, Columbia, Southland Formerly of Tuxedo Brass Band Algiers Brass Band Close Life and career Celestin was born in Napoleonville, Louisiana,[1] to a Creole family, son of a… (Source: Wikipedia)
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