Jimmie Noone

clarinet · 1895–1944 · New Orleans

New Orleans clarinetist, he led from 1926 the orchestra of Chicago's Apex Club, whose theme song was "Sweet Lorraine." His clear tone influenced Benny Goodman, Artie Shaw and Irving Fazola.

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Styles

• Chicago
• New Orleans jazz

Landmark tracks

• Apex Blues (1928)

Sources

• Source

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