The Rondelle55 Chronicles

Saturday 30 November 2013

Jazz Greats: Papa Celestin

Oscar "Papa" Celestin (January 1, 1884 in Napoleonville, Louisiana – December 15, 1954)

 
  Papa Celestin was a legendary Musician and Bandleader that helped to popularize Jazz in it's early years. Please take a listen here and Have a good Saturday: Papa Celestin

  

Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Papa_Celestin
Background information
Birth nameOscar Celestin
BornJanuary 1, 1884
OriginNapoleonville, Louisiana,USA
DiedDecember 15, 1954 (aged 70)
GenresDixieland
Jazz
OccupationsTrumpeter
Cornetist
Vocalist
Bandleader
InstrumentsTrumpetCornet
Years active1900s–1954
LabelsOkeh RecordsColumbia,Southland
Associated actsTuxedo Brass Band

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