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Freddie KeppardFreddie Keppard Freddie Keppard American jazz cornetist (1890-1933) Freddie Keppard (sometimes rendered as Freddy Keppard; February 27, 1890 – July 15, 1933)[1] was an American jazz cornetist who once held the title of "King" in the New Orleans jazz scene. This title was previously held by Buddy Bolden and succeeded by Joe Oliver. Quick facts Background information, Also known as ... Freddie Keppard Background information Also known as King Keppard Fred Keppard Born Freddie Keppard (1890-02-27)February 27, 1890 New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S. Died July 15, 1933(1933-07-15) (aged 43) Chicago, Illinois, U.S. Genres Jazz Occupation Cornettist Instrument Cornet Close Early life and career in New Orleans Keppard (pronounced in the French fashion, with relatively even accentuation and a silent d) was… (Source: Wikipedia)
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