George Girard
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Biography
One of the finest New Orleans jazz players to emerge in the 1950s, George Girard's premature death from cancer cut short a very promising career. He became a professional in 1946 after graduating from high school, played with Phil Zito, and then became a key member (along with Pete Fountain) of the Basin Street Six (1950-1954). After the breakup of that group, Girard led his own bands and freelanced until bad health forced him to retire in 1956. Girard had an exciting trumpet style and was a rhythmic vocalist whose potential was sadly not realized. In addition to his recordings with the Basin Street Six, Girard led sessions that were later issued by Storyville, GHB, and Good Time Jazz, in addition to cutting two full albums for Vik.
Top Albums
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Riverboat Shuffle | Sounds of New Orleans Vol. 6 | 4:11 | $1.69 | View In iTunes |
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Chinatown, My Chinatown | Sounds of New Orleans Vol. 6 | 3:00 | $1.69 | View In iTunes |
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Farewell Blues | Sounds of New Orleans Vol.10 | 6:47 | $1.69 | View In iTunes |
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Dippermouth Blues | Sounds of New Orleans Vol. 6 | 3:32 | $1.69 | View In iTunes |
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Limehouse Blues | Sounds of New Orleans Vol. 6 | 3:35 | $1.69 | View In iTunes |
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Sweethearts In Parade | Sounds of New Orleans Vol. 6 | 3:41 | $1.69 | View In iTunes |
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Doctor Jazz | Sounds of New Orleans Vol. 6 | 3:48 | $1.69 | View In iTunes |
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Tailgate Ramble | Sounds of New Orleans Vol. 6 | 0:37 | $1.69 | View In iTunes |
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A Good Man Is Hard to Find | Sounds of New Orleans Vol. 6 | 4:40 | $1.69 | View In iTunes |
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Zero | Sounds of New Orleans Vol. 6 | 5:19 | $1.69 | View In iTunes |
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Missouri Waltz | Sounds of New Orleans Vol. 6 | 6:03 | $1.69 | View In iTunes |
