Musician Dictionary

Papa Celestin

American jazz bandleader, trumpeter, cornetist and vocalist (1884–1954)

DescriptionAmerican jazz bandleader, trumpeter, cornetist and vocalist (1884–1954)
Source: Wikidata
Born1884-01-01
Source: MusicBrainz, Wikidata
BirthplaceLouisiana Napoleonville
Source: MusicBrainz, Wikidata
Died1954-12-15
Source: MusicBrainz, Wikidata
Place of deathNew Orleans New Orleans
Source: MusicBrainz, Wikidata
AreaUnited States
Source: MusicBrainz
CountryUS
Source: MusicBrainz
CitizenshipUnited States
Source: Wikidata
Occupationbandleader jazz musician trumpeter singer cornetist
Source: Wikidata
Instrumentstrumpet
Source: Wikidata
Genresjazz
Source: Wikidata
Record labelsOKeh Records
Source: Wikidata
Member ofPapa Celestin and His New Orleans Jazz Band Oscar "Papa" Celestin and His Tuxedo Jazzband Original Tuxedo Jazz Orchestra Papa Celestin And His Tuxedo Jazz Band Oscar "Papa" Celestin's Jazz Band Papa Celestin And His New Orleans Ragtime Band Papa Celestin New Orleans Band
Source: Discogs, MusicBrainz

Also known as

"Papa" Celestin 'Papa' Celestin Celestin Celestine O. Celestin Oscar Celestin Oscar Papa Celestin Oscar Phillip Celestin Papa Celestin

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Identifiers

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