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Al Hirt

A virtuoso over the trumpet, Al Hirt was frequently “overqualified” for the Dixieland and pop music that he performed. He examined classical trumpet on the Cincinnati Conservatory (1940-1943) and was inspired with the playing of Harry Adam. He freelanced in golf swing rings (including both Tommy and Jimmy Dorsey, and …

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