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Freddie Keppard, Trumpet/Cornet

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b. February 27, 1890; d. July 15, 1933

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New Orleans, LA

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Legend has it he turned down the first jazz recording opportunity because he feared having his considerable cornet technique copied. One of the early line of New Orleans trumpet kings.

hot disc

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The Complete Freddie Keppard

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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Freddie_Keppard

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