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Al Hirt
American trumpeter and bandleader (1922–1999).
Born November 7th, 1922 in New Orleans.
Died April 27th, 1999 at 76 years old in New Orleans (liver disease).
Occupations
bandleader, conductor, jazz musician, recording artist, trumpeter
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