name

Freddie Keppard, Trumpet/Cornet

dates

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

birth place

New Orleans, LA

description

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

The Complete Freddie Keppard

more info

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