Al Hirt

Al Hirt
A virtuoso on the trumpet, Al Hirt was often "overqualified" for the Dixieland and pop music that he performed. He studied classical trumpet at the Cincinnati Conservatory (1940-1943) and was influenced by the playing of Harry James. He freelanced in swing bands (including both Tommy and Jimmy Dorsey, and Ray McKinley) before returning to New Orleans in the late '40s and becoming involved in the Dixieland movement. He teamed up with clarinetist Pete Fountain on an occasional basis from 1955 on,...
Full Al Hirt Biography

Popular Albums by Al Hirt


All 156 Results for Al Hirt


Al Hirt Al's Place
Al's Place - Al Hirt
By: Al Hirt
Credited Role:Main Performer
Song List: Keep the Ball Rollin', Al's Place, Pick Yourself Up
EXPERT RATING: - 3 stars 
USER RATING: Not Yet Rated  Be the first to write a review 


Al Hirt Music to Watch Girls By
Music to Watch Girls By - Al Hirt
By: Al Hirt
Credited Role:Main Performer
Song List: Listen to Songs by Hirt, Al Music To Watch Girls By, Mas Que Nada, Cabaret: Welcome
EXPERT RATING: - 4.5 stars 
USER RATING: Not Yet Rated  Be the first to write a review 


More Al Hirt Results:
1  2  3  4  5  6  7  8  9  10   Next

SPONSORED LINKS

Shopping > Music > Al Hirt
Help us improve Yahoo! Shopping - Send Your Feedback