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Paul Barbarin
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Barbarin, left, plays drums with a band on Rampart Street in New Orleans, 1919. Also pictured are (left to right): Arnold Metoyer, trumpet; Luis Russel, piano; Willie Santiago, banjo; Albert Nicholas, saxophones and clarinet.
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| Birth name | Adolphe Paul Barbarin |
| Born | May 5, 1899 New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S. |
| Died | February 17, 1969 (aged 69) New Orleans |
| Genres | Jazz |
| Occupation(s) | Musician, composer |
| Instruments | Drums |
Adolphe Paul Barbarin (born May 5, 1899, died February 17, 1969) was a famous American jazz drummer. He came from New Orleans, a city well-known for its music.
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Paul Barbarin's Musical Journey
Paul Barbarin grew up in New Orleans surrounded by music. Many people in his family were musicians, including his father, three of his brothers, and his nephew, Danny Barker.
Early Bands and Moving On
As a young musician, Paul played in local groups. He was part of the Silver Leaf Orchestra and the Young Olympia Band. In 1917, he moved to Chicago, a big city where many jazz musicians went. There, he played with other well-known artists like Freddie Keppard and Jimmie Noone.
Playing with Jazz Legends
From 1925 to 1927, Paul Barbarin was a member of King Oliver's band. King Oliver was a very important jazz cornet player. After that, Paul moved to New York City. He joined Luis Russell's band and played with them for about four years.
Paul later worked as a freelance musician, meaning he played with different groups. But he returned to Luis Russell's band when they played with the legendary Louis Armstrong. He also worked with Red Allen's sextet in 1942, Sidney Bechet in 1944, and Art Hodes in 1953.
Leading His Own Band
In 1955, Paul Barbarin returned to his hometown of New Orleans. He started his own band called the Onward Brass Band. He led this band for the rest of his life, playing the music he loved.
Paul Barbarin passed away on February 17, 1969. He was playing the snare drums during a Mardi Gras parade when he died. His funeral was a very large event in New Orleans, showing how much he was loved and respected.
Personal Life
Paul Barbarin was a Catholic.
See also
In Spanish: Paul Barbarin para niños
