- Lorenzo Tio
Lorenzo Tio Jr. (1893-1933) was a master
clarinetist fromNew Orleans , as were his father Lorenzo Tio Sr. (1867-1908) and uncle Louis "Papa" Tio (1862-1922). Their method of playing the instrument (which involved theAlbert system , a double-lipembouchure and soft reeds) was seminal in the development of thejazz solo.The three Tios helped bring classical
music theory to the ragtime, blues and jazz musicians of New Orleans; Lorenzo Jr. eventually played jazz himself. Lorenzo Sr. taught "Big Eye"Louis Nelson Delisle . Many reed players significant in early jazz studied with Lorenzo Tio Jr., includingSidney Bechet ,Barney Bigard ,Johnny Dodds ,Omer Simeon ,Jimmie Noone andAlbert Nicholas .Lorenzo Tio Jr. also played
oboe . He joined Manuel Perez's band inChicago in 1916 andArmand J. Piron 's from 1918 to 1928, and recorded with Piron, Bechet,Jelly Roll Morton andClarence Williams .External links
* [http://www.allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll?p=amg&sql=11:ogjieay34xf7~T1 All Music]
* [http://www.geocities.com/silverleafjb/clarinet2.htm Albert System Clarinet Pages]
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