- Isidore Barbarin
Isidore John Barbarin (September 24, 1872,
New Orleans - June 12, 1960, New Orleans) was an Americanjazz cornet and alto horn player. He was a mainstay of theNew Orleans jazz scene in the decades around the turn of the 20th century.Barbarin began on
cornet at age 14, then played in various New Orleansbrass band s, such as theOnward Brass Band , theExcelsior Brass Band , andPapa Celestin 'sTuxedo Brass Band . He did not make it on to record until 1945, when he recorded withBunk Johnson ; in 1946 he recorded with theOriginal Zenith Brass Band .Isidore's sons
Paul Barbarin andLouis Barbarin became noted musicians in their own right. His two other sons both became professional musicians as well; Lucien Barbarin (1905-1960) was a drummer, and William Barbarin (1907-1973) played cornet. His grandson,Danny Barker , is also a famous musician.References
* [http://www.allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll?p=amg&sql=11:gcfqxqe5ldhe~T1 Isidore Barbarin] at
Allmusic
*Russell/Kernfeld, "Isidore Barbarin". "Grove Jazz" online.
* [http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=9431831 Isidore Barbarin] at Find-A-Grave
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