American musician (1900–1971) · 'Captain' John Handy, New Orleans style alto saxophonist, born 1900
| Description | American musician (1900–1971) Source: Wikidata |
|---|---|
| Born | 1900-06-24 Source: MusicBrainz, Wikidata |
| Birthplace | Pass Christian Pass Christian Source: MusicBrainz, Wikidata |
| Died | 1971-01-12 Source: MusicBrainz, Wikidata |
| Place of death | New York New York City Source: MusicBrainz, Wikidata |
| Area | United States Source: MusicBrainz |
| Country | US Source: MusicBrainz |
| Citizenship | United States Source: Wikidata |
| Occupation | saxophonist clarinetist jazz musician musician Source: Wikidata |
| Instruments | saxophone Source: Wikidata |
| Genres | jazz Source: Wikidata |
| Member of | The Claude Hopkins Band Capt. John Handy And His New Orleans Stompers John Handy's Louisiana Shakers John Handy's Quintet (2) John Handy Quartet (2) American Federation of Musicians. Local 496 (New Orleans, La.) Source: Discogs, Wikidata |
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mbid: 3acb05ff-a28a-42ec-8c94-b1aa73cbd3ac · wikidata: Q1035099 · isni: 0000000114891914 · discogs: 2754072
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